I'll Name Her Song

I ponder upon the waiting, what could I possibly do or say

To keep you safe, to keep you laughing through the days

To nurture within you, a sense of wrong, a sense of right

Before the world will take your joy away

And I'll name her song

And one day, she'll sing along

And some day, she'll cry and be lonely

But the melody's just beginning

I'll name her song

Let me apologize in advance

If it seems like I'm struggling or not listening, well, it's because I am

And please, forgive me for when my failings manifest

To do what's best, a question never laid to rest

And I'll name her song

And one day, I'll sing along

And sometimes, I won't have the answers

But maybe we'll learn them together

I'll name her song

There are parts, parts of you

I will never understand

For who you are and who you'll be

Was never truly up to me

So till I die, I'm going to try

Forever staying by your side

No 'mount of shame, to you, I claim

Forgiveness calling you to change

Because the wonder of time is captured in your eyes

I'll name her song

I'll name her song

I'll name her song

I'll name her song