We were so young

We were so young and brave,

Fire-eyed and gorgeous,

Gobbling down life,

Drinking down rain and music.

We were so young.

We were so young and brave,

Never then knowing

That sorrow-weight slows you,

Entropy tries to claim you.

We were so young.

We were so young and brave,

So little dreaming

How deep were the gorges jumped;

Why others faltered.

We were so young.

We were so young and brave,

Laughing at shadows,

Seeing no substance,

Light, there was light before us.

We were so young.

We were so young and brave,

Loving with freedom,

Choosing forever-commitment,

Handfast and steadfast.

We were so young.

We were so young and brave,

In this sober country

We harbour no regrets,

For we chose with courage:

We were so young.