[Verse 1]
You were all worn sneakers
I was eyeliner
Shy laughs
Passing notes in math class
Hearts drawn in the margins
You walked me past the buses
Hands cold
Still you reached
Sixteen and so uncertain
Except the way you looked at me
[Chorus]
We've been us since sixteen
Growing up in the same old dream
From lockers to rent and late-night screens
You and me
You and me
Every version that I've been
You were there when the sky looked thin
If I had to live it all again
I'd start at sixteen
And find you again
[Verse 2]
First fight in your driveway
Your keys slammed on the hood
Swore this was the ending
But we both knew it was good
Prom photos in your bedroom
Still taped and fading slow
We went from "what if" someday
To "hey
We're finally home"
[Chorus]
We've been us since sixteen
Growing up in the same old dream
From lockers to rent and late-night screens
You and me
You and me
Every version that I've been
You were there when the sky looked thin
If I had to live it all again
I'd start at sixteen
And find you again
[Bridge]
All the little almost-breaks
All the moves and job changes
All the nights we stayed awake
Picking names
Counting changes (oh)
Look at us at the kitchen sink
Laughing at our younger selves
Still that kid when you kiss me
Still that girl who always fell
[Chorus]
We've been us since sixteen
Growing up in the same old dream
From lockers to rent and late-night screens
You and me
You and me
Every version that I've been
You were there when the sky looked thin
If I had to live it all again
I'd start at sixteen
And choose you again