Windshield

I remember back when you were a child
You were so weary, so witty, and so wild
I wasn’t much more than just a kid myself
I always wished that I could be just like someone else

But wishes don’t mean nothin’, you can’t hold them in your hand
They curl up and blow away like the ashes of a man

I don’t know where you’re going but I will not hold you back
Put me in your rearview mirror and please don’t ever look back
Push the pedal to the floor, I can’t be your windshield any more

I made my peace and now you must make yours
Nobody ever wins in a never-ending war
I’ve given you all I can, you have everything that you need
Fire up your engines, travel on, Godspeed

No one knows the happiness that hides in a sad clown
Follow your bliss where it leads, wipe away your painted frown

I don’t know where you’re going but I will not hold you back
Put me in your rearview mirror and please don’t ever look back
Push the pedal to the floor, I can’t be your windshield any more

These gnarled hands can’t hold you anymore
And every day my mind slips a little more
If you get scared just close your eyes and breathe
I’m fading fast and begging you to leave

I don’t know where you’re going, but I will not hold you back
Put me in your rearview mirror and please don’t ever look back
Push the pedal to the floor, I can’t be your windshield any more