Helen

[Verse 1]
Some hearts grow up behind a wall
They never learn to trust at all
I kept my distance, kept my guard
I thought that love was just too hard
I didn't know how to let them in
I didn't know how to be with you

[Chorus]
You saved me from myself
When I couldn't find my way
You held out your hand
And you asked me to stay
Helen, without you I wouldn't still be here
Embracing the gifts you taught me to see

[Verse 2]
We danced a dance of push and pull
Resisting till my heart was full
I stomped and cussed and turned away
But you were standing there to stay
You never walked away from me
You held your hand out patiently

[Chorus]
You saved me from myself
When I couldn't find my way
You held out your hand
And you asked me to stay
Helen, without you I wouldn't still be here
Embracing the gifts you taught me to see

[Bridge]
And somewhere in that dance I fell
Into surrender, broke my shell
You mothered me all over again
And showed me how it feels to be loved

[Verse 3]
Now I can stand where once I ran
I reach for others, hand in hand
The light you gave I carry on
A softer heart, a stronger song
Each gift I hold so close today
Began the day you chose to stay

[Chorus]
You saved me from myself
When I couldn't find my way
You never let go
Of my hand on the hard days
Helen, without you I wouldn't still be here
Embracing the gifts you taught me to see

[Outro]
You saved me from myself
And I'm still here, still here
Thank you for the hand
That never let me go