Slow Down, Little Heart

I remember the day you took your first step
Little hands reaching, no fear, no regret
Now you're running faster, out of my arms
Each stride a memory, slipping far
Slow down, little heart, don't grow up too fast
I'm holding on to moments that I know won't last
In every laugh, in every tear
I wish I could freeze you here
You're trading your toys for dreams of your own
Building a world, making it known
With every inch, you're pulling away
But I'm here, holding tight to yesterday
Slow down, little heart, don't grow up too fast
I'm holding on to moments that I know won't last
In every laugh, in every tear
I wish I could freeze you here
You're trading your toys for dreams of your own
Building a world, making it known
With every inch, you're pulling away
But I'm here, holding tight to yesterday
Slow down, little heart, don't grow up too fast
I'm holding on to moments that I know won't last
In every laugh, in every tear
I wish I could freeze you here
I watch you soar, and I'm filled with pride
But there's a part of me that aches inside
For every first, there's a last I miss
Each step forward steals a kiss
Slow down, little heart, don't grow up too fast
I'm holding on to moments that I know won't last
In every laugh, in every tear
I wish I could freeze you here
One day you'll go where I can't follow
But I'll keep these memories, they'll fill the hollow
So as you grow, just remember, my dear
You'll always be my little heart, right here