When I grew up I went to school, without a care in the world I knew not of what would come But my teenage years were full of fear, and a pain undeserved None of which can be undone I don't know what to tell you Life is hard and the world is broken I don't know how to help you But I'll try my best to teach you something As I got old I understood That some people aren't so good But how are you supposed to know? When some disguise themselves as saints Some hide behind their states And some are right under your nose I don't know what to tell you Life is hard and the world is broken I don't know how to help help you But I'll try my best to teach you something I know it won't be easy To keep you safe from the dark and hateful I just hope you believe me That from the day you arrived I've felt so hopeful Everything I have is yours, from now on and from before The wins, the defeats, the faulty techniques And the way I live life with one foot out the door... I don't know what to tell you Life is hard and the world is broken I don't know how to help help you But I'll try my best to teach you something I know it won't be easy To keep you safe from the dark and hateful I just hope you believe me That from the day you arrived I've felt so hopeful