I Have Your Back

I Have Your Back
Verse 1

Between diapers and blue jeans
You were already stubborn and brave.
You never waited for permission.
You made your own way.
You owned every room.
You never lost your voice.

That's who I see

Chorus

I have your back
Even when you turn away
I know your name
Even when you forget it
I won’t give up on you
Even if you do

I have your back

Verse 2

I know the dark has learned your voice.
I know the shadows know your name.
I see it when you won’t meet my eyes.
I hear it when you say you’re fine.
You shut me out so I won’t see.
But I know you’re still in there.

Chorus

I have your back
Even when you turn away
I know your name
Even when you forget it
I won’t give up on you
Even if you do

I have your back

Verse 3

This isn’t you.
I know the difference.
You tell me you don’t need help.
I’ve learned what that means.
I won’t walk away.
But I won’t walk beside the lie.
I’m not done loving you.

Final Chorus (First — to the child)

I have your back
Even when you turn away
I know your name
Even when you forget it
I won’t give up on you
Even if you do
I have your back

Final Chorus (Second — to the parent, stripped down)

I have your back
Even when you turn away
I know your name
Even when you forget it
I won’t give up on you
I won’t give up
I have your back

(instrumentation drops… almost spoken)

I am here.
I am here.