On the top shelf of the closet
Beneath a blanket of dust
I found my old, faded shoebox
Filled with memories of us
It was just out of reach
Like it was tryin' to hide
I carefully pulled it down
And took a peek inside

There were folded up notes
That you'd slip me during class
I had such a crush on you
It's a miracle I passed
This photo strip from the mall
Your silly smile, my sideways grin
Swore I'd never forget that day
And now I'm right back there again

It's just an old shoebox
With its corners bent and curled
But I remember a time
When it held my whole world
We were the perfect pair
The couple everybody knew
I never imagined, like those shoes
That someday I'd outgrow you

The tickets from our last date
I promised not to make a scene
You were leaving town the next day
To chase your college dream
Yeah, we tried to keep it going
As the weeks flew on by
But some things don't last forever
No matter how hard you try

It's just an old shoebox
With its corners bent and curled
But I remember a time
When it held my whole world
We were the perfect pair
The couple everybody knew
I never imagined, like those shoes
That one day I'd outgrow you

And I can't help but wonder
If you have a box like mine
Which memories would you keep
Or do I even cross your mind

It's just an old shoebox
With its corners bent and curled
But I remember a time
When it held my whole world
We were the perfect pair
The couple everybody knew
I never imagined, like those shoes
That one day I'd outgrow you