When I was young, and bigger kids would push me down
I wanted to push them back
But you told me "No, that won't help."

When I was older, and other people hurt me
I wanted to hurt them back.
But you told me "No, that won't heal the pain."

When people tricked me and hurt me with their lies
I wanted to see them in pain too.
But you told me "No, it won't change anything."

When I saw other people in pain,
I wanted to fix it.
But you told me "There's nothing you can do."

Then I saw other people that loved them
Other people that wanted to fix it.
And I said "I'm here for you."

And you said "Yes.  That's helping."

Now I look out and see people that don't know
People that try to push back.
People that try to heal their pain by causing more.
People that hurt themselves trying to help others.
And I know why they're like that.

They didn't have you.

Now it's my turn.
There's someone who doesn't know
Someone that needs me to show him
I'll show him the right way.
I know I can do it.
Because I had you.