I was only 17 when he
Came around and passed my way
He was the finest thing I'd ever seen
And his eyes were green

Him and the boys played basketball
While I was chillin' at the park
He had a smile that could shine a light
On your darkest days

Came up to me and said
'Excuse me, what's your name?
I was just wondering
If you would like to get away'

'Do you remember me
At the age of 17?
You fell in love with me
But it was never ever meant to be'

Later on as we got to know each other
I just wanted this day to last forever
But as I learned more 'bout him
I wondered if I'd ever see him again

There was something 'bout the way he made me feel
Felt as though the whole world were standing still
And when we talked I could see
He was the perfect man for me

When he took me home that night
I knew that I was gone
He walked me to my door
And that's when I started to write this song

Do you remember me
At the age of 17?
You fell in love with me
But it was never ever meant to be

Do you remember me
At the age of 17?
You fell in love with me
But it was never ever meant to be

I fell in love the moment I laid my eyes on him
But that's just the problem
'Cause he was already in a relationship
He said he wasn't happy, it wasn't working

And I reminded him of the way that she used to be
He said he couldn't stay and that was just the way
At the sweet age of 17

Do you remember me
At the age of 17?
You fell in love with me
But it was never ever meant to be