The sweetest child She is the apple of our eyes She smiles, delights Does everything we say is right The perfect child I never say what's on my mind I try to hide Keep everything I feel inside Still, that's not enough The sweetest girl Her love will take away my hurt Her thoughts, her words Follow me halfway 'round the world The perfect man I give him everything I can My life, my child This is now everything I am Still, that's not enough That was yesterday Time to walk away Goodbye innocence Now I need a friend I have many friends This is how it ends