Letter to my daughter
The Light
Intro]
This is for you, Zoë
You don’t know it yet
But you saved my life
[Verse 1]
Before you, I was running in the dark
Chasing things that never filled my heart
I was breathing, but I wasn’t alive
Just surviving every night
Then I heard your first cry
And the world stood still
In that moment I knew
Who I was meant to be for real
[Pre-Chorus]
You didn’t come to change my days
You came to change my soul
[Chorus]
You saved me, Zoë, more than you know
When you were born, I was reborn too
Every broken part found purpose in you
My whole life started the day I held you
I’ll stand beside you, I’ll never run
I’ll be your shelter, I’ll be your strength
One day I’ll cry as I give you away
But I’ll still be right there, just a step away
[Verse 2]
Every smile heals something in me
Every laugh feels like a prophecy
You’re my rider, my best friend
My forever till the very end
If the world ever tries to make you small
I’ll remind you who you are
You come from love, you come from fire
You’re stronger than you know by far
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll walk with you through every season
Every high, every fall
[Chorus]
You saved me, Zoë, gave me a name
I became a father, a man that day
I’d give my life just to see you smile
I’ll choose you every time
I’ll stand beside you, I’ll never run
I’ll be your shelter, I’ll be your strength
One day I’ll cry as I walk you down
But I’ll still be your dad when the lights fade out
[Bridge]
If I could write the rest of your life
I’d give you joy, I’d give you peace
But all I can promise is I’ll be there
Every step you take, you’ll feel me
When you’re scared, remember this
You were the miracle that saved me
[Chorus]
You saved me, Zoë, this is the truth
Everything I am was born with you
My heart walks around outside of me
That’s what you’ll always be
[Outro]
I love you more than words can say
More than time could ever change
My daughter, my reason, my home
I love you,
Versions
Letter to my daughter (Version A)
The Light
Version A
Letter to my daughter (Version B)
The Light
Version B