Only the Beginning

[verse 1] Reaching hands swipe reality, bring me closer to the ledge of insanity oh farewell this tainted page I flee this villainy mindlessly ahead to anywhere not here and the story goes on [verse 2] I found something so precious given to me fragile in my hands and I found hope a light pushing me ahead I fight for you a better future than before you make me whole and the story goes on [chorus] My reason to continue I know my strength now A reminder of everything that's good You are everything that's good And I'm thankful for you my precious one [verse 3] Now I watch you wander through this life, little hands exploring this world and you've brought the wonder back and I wander back [verse 4] I need you to know that this world isn't made to be kind but please be kind I've got your back And as you grow I can only be so proud of who you're turning into and I love you all the more [chorus] My reason to continue I know my strength now A reminder of everything that's good You are everything that's good And I'm thankful for you my precious one and the story goes on [bridge] This book began so dark, pages ripped out better forgotten I was so sure the finale was at the beginning, I never knew what lie ahead yet here I am Grateful for every day with you and I'm so thankful The story the story the story goes on [chorus] My reason to continue I know my strength now A reminder of everything that's good You are everything that's good And I'm thankful for you my precious one [outro] You are everything my precious one I'm so proud of you my precious one