those few words were all it took/
you hang your hopes above the books/
head in your hands; try not to look/
the storm breathes 27/
the numbers are overwhelming/
your fingers are shaking/
and the colds penetrating/
as the floodgates open/

When the waters fall and winds push you to the edge/
hold on to me, hold on to me/
as the storm suffocates and oceans pull at your feet/
hold on to me, hold on to me/

he said he'd be home soon/
the kid's growing up too soon/
the little man dressed up for school/
now you know why you couldn't let go/
she told you "they're crazy/
but I love them with everything"/
and you thought shed come home kissing/
you think "how did I let her go"/

When the waters fall and winds push you to the edge/
hold on to me, hold on to me/
as the storm suffocates and oceans pull at your feet/
hold on to me, hold on to me/
When the waters fall and winds push you to the edge/
hold on to me, hold on to me/
as the storm suffocates and oceans pull at your feet/
hold on to me, hold on to me/

you see our flags, they fly for you/
you hear our words, we pray for you/
you see our tears, they fall for you/
you feel our hearts, they beat for you/

You are not alone/
We're here for you/

you tell me its the end but its just a new beginning/
you tell me there is nothing more but there is plenty/
you say the world is broken but its more than nothing/
you say your heart's heavy but it won't stop beating/