In Their Shadows - Bao Binh
I want to be bright, but in the light
My children shining in the night
They made their way without my guide
And I was left alone inside
I wanted more, I gave too much
But not in ways their hearts could touch
Now all I see are shadows cast
Of what lost, of what won't last
In their shadows, I stand alone
Watching them rise while I atone
I thought I knew the way to lead
But all they wanted was to be free
In their shadows, I stand alone
Watching them rise while I atone
I thought I knew the way to lead
But all they wanted was to be free
Their strength, their will, it wasn't mine
I tried to mold, to realign
But in their eyes, I saw the truth
That I had lost them in their youth
I wanted more, I gave too much
But not in ways their hearts could touch
Now all I see are shadows cast
Of what lost, of what won't last
In their shadows, I stand alone
Watching them rise while I atone
I thought I knew the way to lead
But all they wanted was to be free
In their shadows, I stand alone
Watching them rise while I atone
I thought I knew the way to lead
But all they wanted was to be free
Now in their strength, I find my fall
The love I chased, I had it all
But now it's theirs, not mine to claim
In their shadows, I feel the shame
In their shadows, I stand alone
Watching them rise while I atone
I thought I knew the way to lead
But all they wanted was to be free
In their shadows, I stand alone
Watching them rise while I atone
I thought I knew the way to lead
But all they wanted was to be free