Family

Looking back
Back on all my yesterdays
I know I wanted everything my way
Didn't wanna listen to a word you said

Though you tried
You tried to show me wrong from right
But never really so
I guess I wasn't ready for compromise

I never told you enough how much I care
But now I understand you only did it for love
Protecting me
You made me into who I am

You give me strength to reach for every goal
The wings to fly, a safety net if I fall
The confidence to make my will my own
That's what family is
You're always there, a heart I know I can trust

A place I've never been touched
You wrap me up in unconditional love
That's what family is

Looking back
Now I'm looking at it through your eyes
and I realize
No one in the family gets left behind

I know I'm never alone
You'll be there standing right beside me
This is the place I belong
The light you shine is always there to guide me home

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We are branches of a tree pulling in the same direction
Gotta give each other protection
That's what family is
And wherever life may lead
The memories we made together
We'll carry in our hearts forever
That's what family is

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