A little eight-year-old boy stares up at the night sky
Tryin' to count the stars
I never felt so small, so alive at the same time
Something was born in my heart

Welcome to wonder

And I was 14 the first time I stood on the beach
And stared out at an angry sea
And with each crashing wave, I could taste the excitement
And the fear washing over me

Welcome to wonder
Welcome to wonder

God open my eyes
And awaken my heart
To trust and believe
Like I did at the start

When I saw your hand in every lightning flash
And heard your footsteps in the rolling thunder
'Cause the sky's still as endless
Your love's still as great

You count every star and you know me by name
With every beat of my heart
I hear you calling
Welcome back

Welcome back to wonder