I thought I walked this road alone
Fighting winds that chilled to bone
But looking back, I see the trace
Of quiet strength and silent grace
You never said a single word
But every step, your love was heard
In every fall I made it through
I didn’t know — but it was you
You were behind me, all the way
Through the storms and through the grey
Every time I thought I’d break
You were there for my sake
Like the sky that holds the stars
Like the light behind the dark
You were always near, I see
You were behind me
You let me fail, you let me try
You held your tears and let me fly
I thought I was the one who grew
But I was strong because of you
Your hands, they built the life I live
Your heart, it taught me how to give
Now every time I find my way
I hear your love in what I say
You were behind me, all the way
Through the storms and through the grey
Every time I thought I’d break
You were there for my sake
Like the sky that holds the stars
Like the light behind the dark
You were always near, I see
You were behind me
And now I turn to say the words
You never asked, but always earned
Thank you for the quiet fight
For being my unseen light
You were behind me, all along
In every weak and every strong
Now I carry what you gave
In the life I try to save
Like the wind beneath the tree
You were always guiding me
Though you stood silently
You were behind me
