Step One - At All Cost

The things that we go through

Are what it is that makes you

The hardships that we live

Are the lessons that life gives

Well, he comes home from school in fear

His mother screams and his father wreaks of beer

Dad’s nothingness makes for clenched fists

But, don’t be scared 'cause I’ve been there

The broken home has helped to keep me strong

Don’t give up;

don’t give in

When you’re the only one in this world

And it feels like life’s turned its back on you

I am here now and when

You ever need a hand to reach out

And hold on to you.

I know what you’re

Going through

Well, she cries 'cause she’s different

They point and laugh at her torment

But, don’t hide in shame

'Cause they’re all the same

Against the grain has helped to keep me sane

Don’t give up;

don’t give in

When you’re the only one in this world

And it feels like life’s turned its back on you

I am here now and when

You ever need a hand to reach out

And hold on to you.

I know what you’re

Going through

Don’t give up;

don’t give in

When you’re the only one

I am here now

If you ever need a hand

Open your arms to me

I’ll help you if I can

Step one is that you can see

I’m here to understand you

Unbroken, outspoken, unbroken

Take my hand

I am here;

hear with all ears

I’m here to understand