My friend

My friend

a song by Joel Howard, 2014

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I've been a boy

I've been a priest

I've been a worker 

I've been a king

I've been a poet

A helper, a kin

I've been in charge

I've been tempted with sin

And I know what is happening to you, my friend

I've seen misfortune

I've been in need

I've climbed a mountain

I've learned how to read

You feel unimportant

You feel alone

I've been through similar things on my own

And I know what is happening to you, my friend

I've been at work since

Before time was made

I've been on journeys

And I've felt afraid

I kind of miss you

The way that you smile

Why don't you reach out

For me, little child?

Cuz I know what is happening to you, my friend

You wonder

You miss me

You're intrigued

You're listening

And these small movements

I see in your heart

So just keep moving

It won't be far

Cuz I've seen what is happening to you

And I know what will happen to you

And I know what is happening to you, my friend