Theres a reflection thats so hard to see

A reflection in water of what you could be

A wave crashes over

Tides pull you under

If youve ever wondered why you barely breathe



All of the ways I wish that I couldve 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 youll learn on your own somehow



As you grow older and youve lived through a war

Before you know it the eyes of a storm

Will rain upon you

Not like you ever knew

No like youve never seen

Like never before



All of the ways I wish that I couldve 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 youll learn on your own somehow



These ugly places I dont want you to see





These smiling faces I dont want you to meet

Your hearts extended out

Theyll try and tear it out

Youll never be without

The love thats between you and me



All of the ways I wish that I couldve 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 youll learn on your own somehow



Learn on your own

Learn on your own somehow