Amanda, I know what youre thinking,
You and I have much to say,
And youve been making me crazy,

Trying to understand
But its impossible at your age.


I know I said Ill always try,
But youre going to bed alone again tonight,
And you lie there in the dark and wonder why.


I did it for you, and the boys,
Because love should teach you joy,

And not the imitation,
That your momma and daddy tried to show you.
I did it for you, and for me,

And because I still believe,
Theres only one thing,
You can never give up,

Never compromise on,
And thats the real thing you need in love.


Youre so afraid your life is over,
And nothing I can say can change your mind.
How can anybody be so selfish,

And treat you all so cruel,
The woman screamed at me and cried.
Ill always hold you in my soul,

And Im never going to leave you all alone
But your daddy doesnt live here anymore.


I did it for you, and the boys,
Because love should teach you joy,
And not the imitation,

That your momma and daddy tried to show you.
I did it for you, and for me,
And because I still believe,

Theres only one thing,
That you can never give up,
Never compromise on,

And thats the real thing you need in love.

Everybodys got a boat upon the ocean,

Not everybodys sailing out to sea,
And is there someone there for me?
Im ready to believe.


I did it for you, and the boys,
Because love should teach you joy,

And not the imitation,
That your momma and daddy tried to show you.
I did it for you, and for me,

And because I still believe,
Theres only one thing,
That you can never give up,

Never compromise on,
And thats the real thing you need in love.