When I was a boy, I sailed to the sea
With a boat made of paper and pure fantasy

When I was a boy, I was afraid of the gloom
I was scared of the creatures that lurked in my room

When I was a boy, I wandered the woods
I was looking for witches and little Red Riding Hood

When I was a boy, I had invisible friends
They stood by my side, they came in my defence

And though I am older now
I‘m still dreaming my dreams
And I always will - and I always will

When I was a boy, I dived for a treasure
I found silver and gold, I was rich beyond measure

When I was a boy, I looked up the sky
Without hesitation I would have dared to fly high

When I was a boy, I could hold my breath for hours
I was unconquerable and had invincible powers

When I was a boy, I climbed up a tree
Nor fearing the height nor gravity

And though I am older now
I‘m still taking a risk
And I always will - and I always will

Now that I am a man and I claim that I‘m strong
I won‘t climb up a tree, I‘m still afraid of the gloom

Now that I am a man, I‘m still wandering the woods
But I‘m looking for rest when I‘m lost in my moods

Now that I am a man, I‘d still dive for a treasure
But I‘m looking for love and to be loved beyond measure

Now that I am a man, I‘m still dreaming a lot
About sailing the seas with my papery boat

And though I am older now
I‘m still living my life
And I always will - and I always will