A crystal sea and a clear blue sky I'd go across the world To see the look in your eye Our bags were packed For the trip of a lifetime I went to grab your little hand, But you had plans of your own mind And there you are in the backyard Covered in mud in the backyard And if you'd only knew The joy I had for you, But you're far too pleased in the backyard A hollowed-eyed woman At the foot of her bed Could have surpassing love But chose his world instead Scars on your arms And scars on your soul I stopped heaven and earth Just to make you whole There you are in the backyard Covered in mud in the backyard And if you'd only knew The joy I had for you, But you're far too pleased in the backyard He wears a three-peiced suit And a heart of stone He has a world by the tail But lives it all alone You know there's a way Deep down inside But chose a broader path Paved with pride There you are in the backyard Covered in mud in the backyard And if you'd only knew The joy I had for you, But you're far too pleased in the backyard But you, you heard My voice And you walked through the open gate I, I took you by the hand And your life will never be the same 'Cause life is bigger than the backyard Covered in grace you didn't work for And if you remain in Me My joy will be in you, And forever be free from the backyard