Malia's Song

Hey there little girl
I've seen diamond stars way up in the sky
I've seen setting suns that make you wanna cry
I've seen your mom and daddy bring you into life
The day you were born
I was caught up in some selfish little game
Playing victim looking for someone to blame
Then I held you and I'll never be the same

Oh, malia don't you know?
You're the prize to those who came before
A joy that we have never known
Wonderful and cruel
Yeah this world will try to get the best of you
Hold your heart close then break it in two
But every morning you can start all over new

Love's a simple song
But sometimes you'll find it hard to sing in tune
Yeah sometimes you'll drop the beat and that's the truth
But we'll never stop singing along with you
Broken nails and fairy tales
Broken hearts and shopping carts
And I hope that you find Jesus somewhere along the way
And though I can't change your heart, I'll pray for you each day
Oh, malia don't you know?
You're a brand new shade of beautiful
I praise the lord each day for you, little girl