Lyrics
I was there when you drew the breath of life
I was present when you were born and took your first breath.
And I could hear your voice
I could hear your voice when you cried for the first time.
The first time that you cried
Expressing the intimacy of the moment when the person first cried as a newborn.
And though you couldn't see me
Even though you couldn't physically see me, I was close by.
I was very near
Emphasizing the proximity and watchfulness of the speaker.
And there's something now
Introducing a message the speaker wants the listener to understand.
That I want you to hear
Setting the stage for the message the speaker wants to convey.
You will always be a child in my eyes
Reassuring the listener that, in the speaker's eyes, they will always be like a child.
And when you need some love
Assuring the availability of love and support whenever needed.
My arms are open wide
The speaker's arms are metaphorically open wide, ready to embrace and comfort.
And even when you're growing old
Addressing the listener's aging process and assuring continued love.
I hope you realize
Expressing hope that the listener understands the enduring nature of the speaker's love.
You will always be a child in my eyes
Reiterating that, in the speaker's perspective, the listener remains a child.
And I was there the first time that you prayed
Recalling the first time the listener prayed, highlighting a significant moment.
And I heard all the promises you made
Acknowledging the promises made by the listener during prayer.
And when you fell before me
Describing a moment of repentance or vulnerability before the speaker.
Crying father I have sinned
Quoting the listener's plea for forgiveness, emphasizing a sense of remorse.
I picked you up
Metaphorically comforting the listener after acknowledging their mistake.
And held you close again
Embracing the listener closely after their confession.
And you will always be a child in my eyes
Repeating the assurance that, in the speaker's eyes, the listener will always be a child.
And when you need some love
Reiterating the availability of love and open arms for support.
My arms are open wide
Symbolizing the speaker's readiness to provide comfort and care.
And even when you're growing old
Addressing the listener's aging process with continued reassurance.
I hope you realize
Expressing hope that the listener comprehends the lasting love.
You will always be a child in my eyes
Reaffirming the perpetual childlike status of the listener in the speaker's eyes.
You will always be a child in my eyes
Repeating the message that, to the speaker, the listener will always be a child.
And when you need some love
Reiterating the availability of love and open arms for support.
My arms are open wide
Symbolizing the speaker's readiness to provide comfort and care.
And even when you're growing old
Addressing the listener's aging process with continued reassurance.
I hope you realize
Expressing hope that the listener comprehends the lasting love.
You will always be a child in my eyes
Reaffirming the perpetual childlike status of the listener in the speaker's eyes.
You will always be a child in my eyes
Concluding with the repetition of the message that, in the speaker's perspective, the listener will always be a child.
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