If he could breathe then he would feel so well 
And not locked up inside this prison cell 
Another accident complacency 
And now he’s questioning a truth believed 
A precious memory from so long ago 
Push come to shove and now he won’t let go 

And he sees this world through cellophane eyes 
It’s almost like he can feel my lies 

So please you’re not alone 
I caught him out in the freezing snow 
I’ve been his friend 
It’s hard to tell 
You’re hardly old enough, so teach him well 

In agony a mother seeking help 
A son astray as far as I can tell 
A month is gone without a word to speak 
Afraid and lonely on this windy street 
Saving face and shame from strangers by 
The choice is made and only God know why 

And he sees this world through cellophane eyes 
It’s almost like he can feel my lies 

So please you’re not alone 
I caught him out in the freezing snow 
I’ve been his friend 
It’s hard to tell 
You’re hardly old enough, so teach him well 

So please don’t leave it’s your eyes, they’re deceiving you
For all eternity, the truth revealed in you 
For all eternity, the truth revealed in you (repeat) 

So please you’re not alone 
I caught him out in the freezing snow 
I’ve been his friend 
It’s hard to tell 
You’re hardly old enough, so teach him well 
Teach him well.