younger years (the secret to charm)

this is the way it was in my younger years
when the night would never end
and i always had a friend

the story of my life was living without fears
and no need to pretend
no falsehoods to defend

with honesty as my guiding light
the day would fade into the night
knowing i meant no harm
was the core of my charm

if history will repeat itself
then i may come down from my shelf
with the same old smile
and the same new style

and if i wanted you
you knew just what to do
for when a heart is true
the message always come through

this is the way it was in my younger years
never had to be alone
and always secure on my own

the secret power is to not empower fears
so there's no need to pretend
and there are no lies to defend

with honesty as your guiding light
relax and be one with the night
knowing you mean no harm
that is the essence of charm

and the same old story will be told
of how true love never grows old
from peter pan to the holy grail
the innocent quests never fail

quixote knew
just what to do
the heart that's true
always shows through

and if i wanted you
you knew just what to do
for when a heart is true
the message always come through

this is the way it was in my younger years
when true love was real
and not afraid to feel

the magic moments were based on no fears
with no need to pretend
and no lies to defend

the story goes
for one who knows
honesty
will set you free
and the secret to charm
is knowing
you mean no harm

the secret to charm
is knowing...
you mean no harm