When You're Near Me

I'm not gonna pretend anymore that I don't care about you

Fact of the matter is, I'd hate to live this life without you

You make me feel strong when I feel weak

You are my supporting shoulders, my voice when I can't speak

I stand, I stand taller when you're near me

And the world seems like a beautiful place to be

I remember what my childhood was like, I made it through

But not without consequences, the fears to face any truth

You told me not to hide, it's okay to walk outside

I won't be in harms way from now on, you will open the door to my heart

And I stand, I stand taller when you're near me

And the world seems like a beautiful place to be

(Saxophone)

I'm not quite sure how to thank you enough for all you've done

For lifting my chin up high when I felt too overcome

You looked deep into my eyes, smiled to my sweet surprise

Oh, I don't know where I'd be if you'd never stood by my side

A darker place, I imagine, but I'm closer to Heaven now

The only words to describe how I feel would be to say I love you

And I stand taller when you're near me

And the world seems like a beautiful place to be

I stand taller when you're near me

And the world seems like a beautiful place to be