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You Were There
By Sean Smith
© 2005

Family abandoned me
Tossed me out like yesterday’s trash
I did not know it, but you were there
Thought the abuse couldn’t get any worse
wantin' to die
I did not know it, but you were there

Lost in my addiction, a life of violient crime
I did not know it, but you were there
Feelin’ no one loved, cared for me
I did not know it, but you were there

Stickin’ needles in my veins
Thinkin’ it would take away the pain
I did not know it, but you were there
Layin’ in a hospital bed…half dead
I did not know it, but you were there

Years and years of suffering
Hopelessness cloudin’ my mind
I did not know it, but you were there
Evil darkness surroundin’ me
I did not know it, but you were there

Then one day I see you
arms stretched out to me
All I could do is run to you
let you hold me
You said to me

I’ve been here
With you, my son
No matter what happens
With you, my son
Where I’ll always be

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