Verse 1
That kite is covered with patches one by one
Marks left on the tree when you first flew under the sun
The string wears thin cocoons holding warmth I’ve kept for years long
I mended it long stitches full of heartache yet never moved on
Just like that dusk when you scraped your knee holding back tears strong
I hurt more than you yet pretended to be unknown
Afraid my worry would hold back your innocent rush along
Pre-Chorus 1
Wind blows slowly across the city of youth
Light in your eyes hides devotion to the truth
The string in my hand tightens yet slips loose
I know some roads only you can walk in truth
Chorus
Then let it break before I regret inside
Don’t look back at me lest my tears make me weak and hide
You always ask if the other side of sky is full of starlight and pride
I smile but dare not say it’s cold and dark at height
This world is wide you have to stumble and feel it by your side
I won’t be your shore to hold you back from flight
Just be the dust beneath your feet lifting you to the light
Verse 2
The wilderness today the wind runs wild stirring fallen leaves
You hold the spool tight steps light eyes brighter than the sky you see
Breaking free just like me when I was young and eager
I know this chapter of growth was meant to be
It’s not the string broken but you refuse to be tied to me
Refuse to be bound by the past by expectations heavy
The butterfly that once circled in my palm shy and tenderly
Will finally break all chains soar deep into the clouds wild and free
Pre-Chorus 2
Time slips away urging steps to grow up fast
All my exhortations turn into silent blessings at last
Reluctant as I am I have to let go no contrast
May you go through storms and keep your innocence steadfast
Chorus
Then let it break before I regret inside
Don’t look back at me lest my tears make me weak and hide
You always ask if the other side of sky is full of starlight and pride
I smile but dare not say it’s cold and dark at height
This world is wide you have to stumble and feel it by your side
I won’t be your shore to hold you back from flight
Just be the dust beneath your feet lifting you to the light
Verse 2
The wilderness today the wind runs wild stirring fallen leaves
You hold the spool tight steps light eyes brighter than the sky you see
Breaking free just like me when I was young and eager
I know this chapter of growth was meant to be
It’s not the string broken but you refuse to be tied to me
Refuse to be bound by the past by expectations heavy
The butterfly that once circled in my palm shy and tenderly
Will finally break all chains soar deep into the clouds wild and free
Pre-Chorus 2
Time slips away urging steps to grow up fast
All my exhortations turn into silent blessings at last
Reluctant as I am I have to let go no contrast
May you go through storms and keep your innocence steadfast
Chorus
Then let it break before I regret inside
Don’t look back at me lest my tears make me weak and hide
You always ask if the other side of sky is full of starlight and pride
I smile but dare not say it’s cold and dark at height
This world is wide you have to stumble and feel it by your side
I won’t be your shore to hold you back from flight
Just be the dust beneath your feet lifting you to the light
Bridge
The soft sound of the string breaking clear but heart-breaking
Just like the sound of you closing the door leaving home with a little raging
With a little temper with longing for freedom unshaking
I didn’t chase yet couldn’t hold back the tears burning
Just stood in the wind straight as a wall unyielding
Blocking all gossip behind blocking all the world’s cold suffering
Let you rush forward no need to look back no needing
Don’t care about me bearing this sorrow of parting alone
Outro
Clouds are deep sky is dim wind turns cold slowly
You become a tiny dot fading into the clouds completely
In my hand only half the string and warmth I failed to give entirely
Thousands of words hidden in the moment I turn away
It’s okay from now on we walk our own way safely
You chase the wind pursue the stars far away
I return to twilight keep the old warmth never ask for your return day