Blood of blood Beyond the snow kissed streams and mountains I've fought through the flood, of raw emotions To lay them deep beneath the ground So just bite your tongue You hurt more spirit than skin I bruise, I heal, and it begins again My fear is we're too late, my fear is we won't relate It's all in the message you make And the innocence you take You left the lake so long ago But you need to know, I won't let you go All of the missteps you've made Have all began to fade As you wade the marsh to find a home I need you know, I won't let you go We've been silent for seasons Though we both have our reasons Now we stand to mourn the dead Attacked at the heart Maybe that keeps us connected? You hurt more spirit than skin I bruise, I heal... I met a girl; and we fought and fought Her family pushed, so we tied the knot. (I could've used a father hand) It ended fast, and I fell apart Self-medicating a broken shattered heart. (I could've used a father hand) I turned from God, barely looking up; I fell and fell; hoping you would pick me up. (I could've used a father hand) You've missed so much As I write, it all comes pouring out All I needed was for you to search me out. (I could've used a father hand) Now I regret all the time I've lost We made our points, but was it worth the cost? (I could've used a father hand) I hope you're proud of the man I am I need our hearts to connect. (I could've used a father hand) You did what you had to do; You gave what was shown to you I forgive you