You were here before me
You showed me how it’s done
You learned all the rules and then
You never played the game
Instead you chose the bigger path
Or did it choose you?
And I’m forever grateful for that
Because without you I’d never be
No matter if you cry
Or hold it back inside
I will see through
You gave me my life
Now I’ll grow my branches wide
They hold you safe and sound
You were here before me
You had your dreams in shame
You played all your given roles
And hid your secrets away
For me to find them when you’re gone
Or did you show me?
And I’ll forever hold them dear
Because without them I couldn’t see
No matter if you cry
Or hold it back inside
I will see through
You gave me my life
Now I’ll grow my branches wide
They hold you safe and sound
You won’t cry when your mother dies
What’s the use of a home
If it don’t keep you warm
Somehow you made it
Built a home of your own
I hope it makes you happy
No matter if you cry
Or hold it back inside
I will see through
You gave me my life
Now I’ll grow my branches wide
They hold you safe and sound
I’ll grow my branches wide
They hold you
