Running for the Rain

When I found you, you were broken

All your cares thrown out to sea.

And I thought, perhaps I’d save you

From the man you meant to be.

In the moment, all things shaken,

You were filling in your grave.

Longing for someone to take in

All the fears that you had braved

You left your life in shambles

While praying you would fade.

It took so long to lead you

To the path that we had paved.

Now you’re free

Live again

Stop your running for the rain.

And you’ll see,

Breathe it in.

You have so much more to gain

Than you ever would by dying on your own.

Put down your selfish pride and come back home.

But I never thought I’d need you,

Never thought you’d pull me in.

And somehow I found myself in love

With the man you had within.

You would tell me that you loved me,

Without warning, pull away,

And you’d leave me trailing after

Hoping someday you would stay.

You were angry, you were jaded,

And determined not to change;

For the only things that scared you

Were the arms of someone strange.

Now you’re free

Live again

Stop your running for the rain.

And you’ll see,

Breathe it in.

You have so much more to gain

Than you ever would by dying on your own.

Put down your selfish pride and come back home.

And I knew I’d lose before we’d start,

But I knew that you could be

The man I know you are

And I knew that you’d walk free.

Drop your laden chains and come with me.

When I found you, you were broken

All your cares thrown out to sea

But no one on earth could keep you

From the man you’ve come to be.