When I Was Young

Album: No Turning Back (2015)
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  • This song captures the childlike faith many had in their younger days, because they knew that God was looking out for them. "It's important to preserve that innocence and whimsy that you had as a kid. God loves that," said Heath with a smile. "At the very end, I wanted it to say, 'Each night I'd say my prayers and He was there. I slept so well.' I think ultimately that's a great lesson because I don't sleep well sometimes because the evil one comes to visit me in my sleep and he tells me lies and I get really anxious. I think that it's important to preserve our innocence."

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