It's never easy, being the first one
Fighting preconceptions from day one
Everybody's got their own answer, and
Everyone can show you how it's done, and when to run
You'll find your own way in the jungle of today
On a path that seems to always twist and turn
What dreams will you have and what mountains will you climb?
And who's gonna capture your heart that one last time?
I'll pick up the bits when you fall
I'll hold your hand, I'll help you stand tall
And when the time comes and you're on your own
You need to know that you're never alone
But life is short and years rush past, that little boy grows up so fast
No longer always by my side with precious secrets to confide
The picture books are put away; screens are now the games to play
The questions they come harder now, and anger darkens that youthful brow
Seems like I closed my eyes for a second
And a man stands where once was just a boy
I don't carry you on my back any more
And I miss every little thing we had before
Don't lose me now in the troubled years - lean on me to ease your fears
Cos what I've done and what I've seen, and everything I've ever been
Has all been made for you alone, to cherish you in a loving home
You give me so many reasons
To be proud of the man that you've become
But the greatest moment always for me
Is telling others that you're my son
Great expectations there may have been
And time, that ever rolling stream, bears every son away
But you won't fly forgotten, as a dream
Your star's too bright, burns too clean, and brightens every day
Whatever you'll be, and whoever you'll know
Whenever you'll leave and wherever you go
Whatever you do, you'll do for the best
That's all I want, so forget the rest