Caroline's Song

You were always there for me even when I was broken

It was you carrying me and you didn’t even know it

You're a warm fire burning on these lonely nights

Always saying, "keep on, boy, everything is going to be alright"

Like a light in the window calling me home

Reminding me that it’s dark out here but I’ll never be alone

Ever faithfully whispering, "don’t let go, I'm here - you’re not alone…"

So smile and keep on running

Smile, your change is coming

You were always strong and beautiful even when I felt so broken down and hideous

You pulled me from the ocean floor and reminded me that drowning is for idiots

Like a hand in the storm through the towering waves

You dragged me to shore even when I begged not to be saved

For eternity, girl, you’ll be my closest friend

Through these cold, dark, lonely nights until our bright and shining end

So smile, and keep on running

Smile, your change is coming

I know right now we’re torn apart

But no mile or mountain can ever keep you from my heart

These days, darlin’, are the hardest times

But no space between us can ever keep you from my mind

So smile, it’s only for a little while

Just smile, that pretty smile