I watched you grow older  I watched you struggle to find your own feet and stand  I measured your footsteps, starts, and stutters as you learned to be your own man  Now I know you'll be happy  And I know that you're scared  But I know you'll be ready  When you come back I'll be here  I know she beckons this world like a lover with cities of promise and hope  But be careful boy they say she's a monster whose lies swallow grown men whole  Now I know that you're ready  Cause I know you'll be strong  And I know you'll be happy  When you come back I'll be gone  Well I know that you're ready  And I know that you're strong  And I know that you're happy  When you come back I'll be gone