I don't want to die

I don't want to die

I want to live forever

in this poor old world

filled with treasures and gold

I want to be a child again

and get it right this time

curious and carefree

not a thought of getting old

I don't want to die

I want life to take me

on a worldwide journey

past the troubles of my youth

I want possibilities

of freedom and love

I want the joy inside me

to be the truth

          but life keeps moving

          forward and fast

          my present too quickly

          turns into the past

          all that I want

          is this living to last

          a lifetime

I don't want to die

I like it here on earth

my mind enjoys it here

where the stars shine at night

and the wind blows softly

and the branches dance

I'm living in wonder

at the thrill of the sight

          but life keeps moving

          forward and fast

          the present too quickly

          turns into the past

          all that I want

          is this living to last

          a lifetime

I don't want to die

life is too short

to do everything here

that I want to do

I don't want to die

I don't want a transition

all that I need

is to be here with you