I'll Be There

Mother wakes up the kids one at a time She says, “pack a few things, we’re getting out of this town I want to see you break free I want to see you succeed I want to prove to you life can be a beautiful thing” Silently down the stairs Coats and shoes waiting there Mom smiles through the window as she breaks up the ice [Chorus] With your past in the mirror, tell me where, I’ll be there (x2) Brother takes it all in Landscapes he’s never seen Sister sleeps on his shoulder and dreams of far away things Mother’s heart beats like rain pounding on the thick glass She’s steady, confident, brave A peaceful moment at last Mom searches for the words The perfect nouns and verbs They race for the time zone They’re three days away [Chorus] Mother wakes up the kids one at a time She says, “open your eyes” [Chorus]