There`s a reflection that`s so hard to see
A reflection in water of what you could be
A wave crashes over
Tides pull you under
If you`ve ever wondered why you barely breathe
All of the ways I wish that I could`ve shown you
All of the things that I want you to know right now
All the ways I wish I could protect you
From all the things that you`ll learn on your own somehow
As you grow older and you`ve lived through a war
Before you know it the eyes of a storm
Will rain upon you
Not like you ever knew
No like you`ve never seen
Like never before
All of the ways I wish that I could`ve shown you
All of the things that I want you to know right now
All the ways I wish I could protect you
From all of the things that you`ll learn on your own somehow
These ugly places I don`t want you to see
These smiling faces I don`t want you to meet
Your heart`s extended out
They`ll try and tear it out
You`ll never be without
The love that`s between you and me
All of the ways I wish that I could`ve shown you
All of the things that I want you to know right now
All the ways I wish I could protect you
From all of the things that you`ll learn on your own somehow
Learn on your own
Learn on your own somehow