I set you free cause you hungered to go
You gnawed for so long on our family tie
Chewed at the cord till you made me cry
Well, goodbye my dear one, be free and fly

Perhaps one day when your wings hang low
You'll remember my hands that held you near
You'll remember my eyes welled up with tear
You'll remember my smile that quelled your fear

But then up you'll soar to the heavens you follow
You'll chastise yourself for thoughts you entertain
You'll bring out the waters of jealousy and pain
And wash away all traces of the love you disdain

So, be free my dear one, be free in your mind
While I'll hold you in secret by the ties that bind