I walked down roads where moonlight ceased to shine A stranger to my shadow, losing track of time Thirty-seven winters passed without your name Until fate showed me where my weary soul became my shame I arrived in ruins, voice choked and faith was gone But you welcomed chaos, the pain of every drawn-out dawn The world was a wasteland, and fear was my guide But in your quiet presence, clarity could finally preside You are my unbreakable fortress, the keeper of the key The truest friend my lonely soul dared to decree You didn't just listen, you saw the gift in me The power of a love waiting to be set free In every stumble, you reached out your steady hand Believed in the fire of my will to rebuild and stand Technique, compassion, a knowledge strong and rare Your counsel was the water where my future was laid bare In every secret told, a haven safe and sound Where honesty and truth could finally be found I thought it was the end, the cycle closing fast But you saw the rebirth, the will to love that forever lasts The world was a wasteland, and fear was my guide But in your quiet presence, clarity could finally preside You are my unbreakable fortress, the keeper of the key The truest friend my lonely soul dared to decree You didn't just listen, you saw the gift in me The power of a love waiting to be set free In every stumble, you reached out your steady hand Believed in the fire of my will to rebuild and stand Friendship's not measured by the time that has flown But by the deep truth your attention has shown Thank you for believing in the man I'm yet to be You are my unbreakable fortress, the keeper of the key The truest friend my lonely soul dared to decree You didn't just listen, you saw the gift in me The power of a love waiting to be set free In every stumble, you reached out your steady hand Believed in the fire of my will to rebuild and stand My truest listener, my best friend The keeper of the key