I hear the rumors
I hear the whispers in the streets
They try to raise my voice
But it's difficult to speak
You were an anchor
You were a rock
You were the safe space I could talk
Because of you
I don't have to run
I don't have to be someone I'm not
A leap of faith
Can you feel it when we kiss
Don't need to hide
What this is
When I'm wearing my old jeans
I am back to sweet 16
You are still a part of me
Because of them
This is now
Bridges behind us
There are no voices in our way
I wish I'd known back then
That pride could grow from shame
We were the outcast running away
Look at us outlast all their names
Now we are here
We are strong
We have a love they'll never take
A leap of faith
Can you feel it when we kiss?
Don't need to hide
What this is
When I'm wearing my old jeans
I am back to sweet 16
You are still a part of me
Because of them
This is now
And this is now
A part of us dies
The ashes will rise
The spirit will grow
My soul is alive
My heart is a fire
I've taken control
A leap of faith
Can you feel it when we kiss
Don't need to hide
What this is
When I'm wearing my old jeans
I am back to sweet 16
You are still a part of me
Because of them
This is now, ooh
This is now, hmm
This is now