Once

There were hearts that were once whole
Beings that were once innocent
Words that once healed the soul
And, then, love that once felt heaven sent

There were once dreams that filled our minds
Once, strength to keep on going
Joy, wherever we may find
And peace that we all keep yearning

Troubles never got in our way
Money was always our enemy
Looking forward to a wonderful day
And then that someone whom we want to be

We are no longer we
He was no longer he
You are no longer you
I am no longer I

This world has corrupted us all

But this world was once, yes once