Breath For The Boy

He opens his eyes
Breathes in his disguise
He wants to speak
Says he's been snubbed out too many times
He clutched his heart
Each morning when the bus exhaust crept in
Bones just shuddering
Fear had poisoned him

Give a breath, give a breath
Give a breath for the boy
Give a breath for the boy

That sweet one who tried for tough
Curly brown hair and chin to the wind
Counts all his loss, but he hides his wins
Not sure he'll get enough
He's praying for
All the world to be free again
'Cause he came in laughing
He sang so loud, they said, "Quiet down"

Give a breath, give a breath
Give a breath for the boy
Give a breath for the boy

Each dream and age
Each revelation reveals a new cage
Show 'em the man that you could have been
If you weren't so full of rage

Give a breath, give a breath
Give a breath for the boy
Give a breath for the boy