Eyes to See
Guiding Light: A Parent's Promise in 'Eyes to See' by Sarah Louise
Lyrics
When I was seventeen, didn't know where I was going
Reflecting on a period at age seventeen, uncertain about the future.
I was in between jobs, didn't have a place
Between jobs and lacking a stable place in life.
I was always hiding, hiding from the truth
Frequently avoiding or denying the truth.
Didn't know what I wanted and
Uncertain about personal desires and goals.
I didn't know I wanted you
Realizing a desire for someone special (possibly the listener).
So hard for me to watch you make the same mistakes I did
Watching someone else repeat one's own past mistakes is difficult.
Tried to catch you every time you fall
Attempting to support and prevent the person from making mistakes.
You know I'm always there, to take your hand
Expressing constant availability to offer assistance.
I hope someday you will understand, understand
Hoping the person will eventually comprehend the support provided.
I will always be your eyes to see and
Committing to being a guide or source of insight.
I will never let you down
Promising not to disappoint or let the person down.
I will always be your eyes to see and
Reiterating the commitment to being a guide and reliable support.
I will never let you down
Reaffirming the commitment to never disappoint or let down.
I always wanted a family, and a happy home
Expressing a desire for a family and a happy home.
You're the angel in my life but on loan
Referring to the person as an angel in the speaker's life, though not permanently.
One more chance to show you before you have your own
Desiring to show and guide the person before they start their own family.
Before you have your very own
Reiterating the importance of guidance before the person's independent life.
I will always be your eyes to see and
Consistently promising to be a reliable guide and support.
I will never let you down
-I will always be your eyes to see and
-I will never let you down
-I will always be your eyes to see and
-I will never let you down
-I will always be your eyes to see and
-I will never let you down
-Eyes
Repeating the symbolic significance of being the person's 'eyes.'
Eyes
-Eyes
-I'll be your eyes
-I'll be your eyes
Emphasizing the commitment to being the person's 'eyes.'
The things I have shown you, you'll think of them one day
Assuring that the experiences shared will be remembered by the person.
Remember all that we've done
Reflecting on shared experiences and memories.
Nobody's perfect, you've put my wrongs to right
Acknowledging imperfections and the process of correcting mistakes.
You will always be my number one
Declaring the person as the speaker's most important and cherished.
My number one
Reaffirming the person's status as the speaker's number one.
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