Rely on Me

I wanted to protect you

Like older siblings are supposed to.

I wanted to step between your shouting and tell him to stop

Because I know you're a good kid.

Even if I'm the only one who says it,

You're a good kid.

I wanted to take her place for a moment

And act like the hero for once in my life,

Or drop my bags and run over to where you were

And shut down your father's attacks.

I wanted to fix it, my friend,

I wanted to let you know that someone's on your side.

I wanted to be more than your buddy, to be your leader

And show you that you could rely on me.

Instead I turned my head and walked away.

I wanted to fix it

I wanted to protect you

But I told myself there was nothing I could do.

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