You weren't very old when you realized
The hidden beauty that you had
The wraps around your chest had faltered
Golden feathers on your back
Anger and confusion followed
I'd have to teach you how to fly
10 or 15 feet at first
Hardly getting near the sky
When you ran away i panicked
I didn't know what they would do - if they saw you
People tend to be untrusting
But i only thought that i - would never let them hurt you
When i saw you on that cliff
I was scared but i trusted you
Leaping from 100 feet high
Soaring fast among the birds
You gave me a knowing look
And you spread your wings and jumped
And it was like a painting
The sunrise behind you
Feathers falling slowly trailing you as you fell
Getting too close to the ground
Terrified I searched throughout the canyon
Where I saw you plummet from the sky
Little shooting star I found you curled up on the ground
Where you landed from a 14 story flight
Breathe for me, bright Icarus
Hold onto your life
You are the only thing I care about
I can't just say goodbye
Please just breathe for me, breathe for me
Breathe for me, breathe for me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me, son