"Little" lyrics

I wanna write it all down every detail
Every tiny sound
The way your hair smells
Nightlight shadows on the wall
Summersalts and cannonballs

I wanna soak it all in
Every memory
The way you smile when you see me
I wanna pick you up while I still can
Time is running faster than I am

Ooh
Let me hold you closer
Ooh
Someday you'll be older
You will always be my child
But you're only little for a little while

The weight of your head upon my shoulder
Your tattered red homework folder
Sun-kissed cheeks and playground dirt
The way you reach for me when you get hurt

How you twist your hair when you're sleepy
It's the rainy day hide and seeking
Story times and lullabies
These are things I want to memorize

Ooh
Let me hold you closer
Ooh
Someday you'll be older
You will always be my child
But you're only little for a little while

There's nothing like a mother's love
It's bigger than the ocean blue
So open up your little heart
So I can give it all to you

Ooh
Let me hold you closer
Ooh
Someday you'll be older
You will always be my child
But you're only little for a little while
You're only little for a little while