I wasn't there when
you were born
but that doesn't make me
ill informed
I want to be a part
of your childhood
like my own mentor
never could
I've watched you grow
up from afar
I've seen every smile
felt every scar
Chorus:
So please don't condemn me for my mistakes
I've had more than my share of pain and aches
But I want to turn my life into something good
By showing you how to live the life you should
And if I can help even one little bit
Then I'll be happy that I never quit
I'll be thrilled if I can improve your life
And reap something from these years of strife
And I won't lie
I'm far from perfect
But I can still have
A positive effect
I can teach you
A few good things
Like don't be afraid
To spread your wings
And in the face of
fear just laugh
But please just don't
follow my path
Chorus
When I met you
I was in bad shape
So I turned it around
To deserve your gaze
Those innocent eyes
Touched my soul
And I was ashamed that
I lost control
You helped me see
There's so much more
That I should be
Living for
Chorus
Outro:
So little child
Maybe in a while
I'll find a way
To make you smile
But until then
I'll do all I can
To steer you right
My little Ben
