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