Here Now, Holding On

I've been silent for too long, my girl

Now I want you to hear me out

From the shadows, I watched you fall

A silent guardian through it all

Wish I could turn back the hands of time

Hold you close, protect what's mine

I should’ve fought for you harder then

Held you close, fought the pain away

But now I stand here, stronger now

Ready to take the pain somehow

I should’ve been there, I should’ve been your shield

Caught you before the hurt revealed

But I’m here now, making it right

Standing by you in the night

Every tear you’ve cried, I see and feel

A father’s love, it’s real, it’s real

Wishing I could erase the scars

But I’m here now, healing the stars

I should’ve fought for you harder then

Held you close, fought the pain away

But now I stand here, stronger now

Ready to take the pain somehow

I should’ve been there, I should’ve been your shield

Caught you before the hurt revealed

But I’m here now, making it right

Standing by you in the night

No more regrets, no more explanations

Just my love, endless and patient

For every moment missed I mourn

But my love for you is reborn

I'm here now, I’ll never leave

To my girl, I love you, believe

You’re not alone, I’m your guide

Forever here, by your side