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I Was Lyrics by Florist

The Birds Outside Sang

2016

I was the boy with shoes too tight and ankles caught between the tides
I was the girl who wore a dress to Sunday school and that was it
I had a handkerchief that went around my neck
It wiped my tears, sweat, my blood, my innocence throughout the years

And now I'm not afraid
I've found a body, soul, and mind that I can keep
And now I'm not afraid
I've learned to love it and to keep it all the same

I was a wave, a cloud, a cliff, a slow parade
Too short to speak
A lover with a heart of hide and seek
And now I know
It's tough to be an elephant tied to a wing

And now I'm not afraid
I found a love and they love me
And now I'm not afraid
I found a love that's here to stay
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About “I Was” by Florist

Read the complete lyrics to "I Was" by Florist from the album "The Birds Outside Sang" in 2016. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

"I Was" is performed by Florist. from the album "The Birds Outside Sang" in 2016 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "I Was", explore more songs by Florist using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"I Was" is credited to Florist. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I Was" appears on "The Birds Outside Sang" in 2016.

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