Lyrics

I am staring at your shoes by the back door
The ones that don't quite fit
It's hard to believe how fast the time goes
I'm glad they're still a little too big

And I know you will grow
And this world will whisk you away
Wish I could fit all life's lessons into a single day

Like how to be sad
And how to love hard
How to say when it hurts
And savor the light in the dark
How to seek truth
It's the right thing to do
Ask for help when you need it
Believe in no one more than you

I know you'll soon figure out all my faults
And that nobody is perfect, especially me
I know how it hurts when your hero falls
And I apologize in advance for any pain I'll cause

Be wary of those who only demand more of you
'Cause when your cup runs dry, still, they won't care
And when everyone has an opinion about who you should be
Keep 'em guessin' there's no reason you can't try new things

And I hope you continue to grow
So when this world tries to bring you to your knees

You'll know how to be sad
And how to love hard
How to say when it hurts
And savor the light in the dark
How to seek truth
It's the right thing to do
Ask for help when you need it
Believe in no one more than you

And my hope is for you to grow old

Knowing how to be sad
And how to love hard
How to say when it hurts
And savor the light in the dark
How to seek truth
It's the right thing to do
Ask for help when you need it
Believe in no one more than you
Baby, ask for help when you need it
Know I'll always believe in you