It's not supposed to be that way   You're supposed to know when I love you   But it don't matter anyway   If I can't be there to console you      Like the other little children   You're gonna dream a dream or two   But be careful what you're dreamin'   Or soon your dreams'll be dreamin' you      It's not supposed to be that way   You're supposed to know when I love you   But it don't matter anyway   If I can't be there to control you      When you go out to play this evenin'   Play with fire flies till they're gone   And then you rush to meet your lover   And play with real fire till the dawn      It's not supposed to be that way   You're supposed to know when I love you   But it don't matter anyway   If I can't be there to console you