When I opened my eyes you were smiling
You were standing by my mothers side
Just one touch of your hand made the bright lights
Seem less blinding in this foreign land

I swam the oceans, I saw the cities
I climbed the mountain tops and you were with me
And when I came home, your arms were open
And I felt protection in that moment

In your own way, with your own two hands
You gave me everything I needed every single time
So I say hey, even in hard times
You are the hope that I believe in, you're my peace of mind

A single word, a simple glance
Could bring me home at any given time
And I'm fine again, I'm standing fearless now
Yes I'm home again my feet won't leave the ground
So I say finally I can hear the sound
Of the blood that courses through me that you handed down

In your own way, with your own two hands
You gave me everything I needed every single time
So I say hey, even in hard times
You are the hope that I believe in, you're my peace of mind

I swam the oceans, I saw the cities
I climbed the mountain tops and you were with me
And when I came home, your arms were open
And I felt protection in that moment

In your own way, with your own two hands
You gave me everything I needed every single time
So I say hey, though you're not here now
You are the artist that's inside me now I understand