I watched you grow older

I watched you struggle to find your own feet and stand

I measured your footsteps, starts, and stutters as you learned to be your own man

Now I know you'll be happy

And I know that you're scared

But I know you'll be ready

When you come back I'll be here

I know she beckons this world like a lover with cities of promise and hope

But be careful boy they say she's a monster whose lies swallow grown men whole

Now I know that you're ready

Cause I know you'll be strong

And I know you'll be happy

When you come back I'll be gone

Well I know that you're ready

And I know that you're strong

And I know that you're happy

When you come back I'll be gone