I remember when I was young
Life was perfect and sweet
Mom could tell when something was wrong
She'd wipe the tears off my cheeks
Dad was working sometimes in pain
To keep us fed seven days a week
You were there for me, (there for me)
There for me
Showing endless love
You were there for me
Always there for me
But I was self-absorbed
And I want you to know
I'm sorry I couldn't see it before
I was angry at the world
(I was so angry at the world)
Couldn't tell where I fit in
(I couldn't tell where I fit in)
All your teachings and wise words
(All of your teachings and wise words)
Would get right under my skin
And you would worry time and time again
From the hospice, always waiting
You were there for me, (there for me)
There for me
Showing endless love
You were there for me
Always there for me
But I was self-absorbed
And I want you to know
I'm sorry I couldn't see it before
Thanks to you
I have become
Who I was meant to be
I wish to hold you
Spend time with you
Tell you how much you mean to me
I want to be there for you now
But it's too late
You're gone
You were there for me, (there for me)
There for me
Showing endless love
You were there for me
Always there for me
But I was self-absorbed
And I want you to know
Really need you to know
I'm sorry I couldn't see it before
I'm sorry I couldn't say it before
Ooh, I love you