At seventeen the bridge of dreams Can reach across forever A long weekend, my mother's friend You came in search of weather The women I saw, I'd seen years before But never like this Your kiss on my cheek, said "Find if you seek, A moment of bliss" I'll never forget you Don't ever regret you You open my eyes Wherever I go in this world As I stumble on shifting sand You were there When a boy turned man Secretly it had to be Though honest was our passion And every moment in your arms Made mockery of fashion And after the glow The talk of the soul Will stay deep inside I'll never forget you I'll always respect you You opened my eyes Whatever I do in this life As I battle against the tide I'll never forget you I'll always respect you You open my eyes Wherever I go in this world As I stumble on shifting sand You were there When a boy turned man You were there When a boy turned man You were there When this boy turned man You were there When this boy turned man You were there When this boy turned man