Imperfect Days

Little girl, I saw you cry today

And although you tried so hard to look away

Little girl, I saw that tear down on your cheek

It was the first time ever I have seen you weak

Little girl, you're only seventeen

And yet your eyes have seen more than they should have seen

Little girl, now they're red as your perfect hair

And maybe you are wondering how much I care

Did you think there wouldn't come a day like this?

When you needed a shoulder more than a kiss?

Did you think that you could give your heart away?

But keep it to yourself on rainy days?

Little girl, that's the reason I pulled you aside

And said: Baby, I'm aware how much you've tried

Little girl, why don't you let me wipe those tears away?

'Cause I could need you to wipe away my tears someday

Did you think there wouldn't come a day like this?

When you needed a shoulder more than a kiss?

Did you think that you could give your heart away?

But keep it to yourself on rainy days?

Did you really think I'd never see you weak?

Did you think that it would make you less unique?

Let me wipe away those tears from your sweet face

Perfect love was invented for imperfect days

Little girl, one day you'll find your way

'Til then, perfect love was invented for imperfect days