I used to think the world was happy
That no one would be cruel
Or that my family could be unhappy
I used to think the world was happy

I used to think that I wouldn’t move
That I would stay in the town that I love
Or that I would never leave my friends
I used to think that I wouldn’t move

I used to think that they were joking
That they weren’t going to take me away
Or that my dad would always be there
I used to think that they were joking

I used to think my dad didn’t cry
That he was as strong as an Ox
Or that he wouldn't have to lie
I used to think my dad didn’t cry

I used to think people were nice
That no one spoke harsh words
Or that people would bring me down
I used to think people were nice

I used to think she would leave him soon
That she wouldn’t let him be this way
Or that he would change
I used to think she would leave him soon

I used to think I could talk to people
That nothing could be so bad
Or that no matter what they’d be there
I used to think I could talk to people

I used to think I would always be happy
That I would love myself forever
Or that no matter what I’d be strong
I used to think I would always be happy

I used to think all of these things
But then I moved to South Carolina
And my world took a one eighty
I used to think all of these things

But then... I was ten...