Step One

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