I Knew You Before Lyrics - Singles - Dustin Kensrue

You were once a sweet little girl 

So innocent and pure 

Your eyes were open and sure 

Anyone could look right in 

And I followed closely your gaze 

You looked up towards the sky 

And I watched your face drift away 

Other things had caught your eye 

Oh, the magazines and media supplied you with their plastic protocol 

Oh, and maybe music television really is the devil after all 

But all I can say is I knew you before you were beautiful back then 

Before you grew up, before you gave in 

And you dream of sharing your heart 

Instead you share your bed 

And your heart beats empty and cold 

With all the tears you have shed 

And you dream of baring your soul 

Instead you bare more skin 

And you wear dark glasses to keep 

Anyone from looking in 

Oh, the magazines and media supplied you with their plastic protocol 

Oh, and maybe music television really is the devil after all 

But all I can say is I knew you before you were beautiful back then 

Before you grew up, before you gave in 

And all you want is to hear the words 

"Dear baby I love you" 

So you hike your skirt higher still 

'Til their eyes are all on you 

You drive in fast foreign cars 

The color of your sin 

And you tint your windows to keep 

Anyone from looking in 

Oh, and all I can say is I knew you before you were beautiful back then 

Before you grew up, before you gave in 

And all I can say is I knew you before you were beautiful back then 

You could be beautiful again