When you come back down

This song has touched my heart at various times in my life for various reasons. As of late, it has taken on a whole new meaning for me. A parent speaking to a child. I pray that I would be granted the courage to grant my children with this loving freedom to pursue their dreams and become who God has created them to be. And nothing less...I envision that this task is the most beautiful and painful that a parent is ever called to fulfill. "When you're soarin' through the air, I'll be your solid ground. Take every chance you dare, I'll still be there when you come back down."

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When You Come Back Down by Nickel Creek
You got to leave me now, you got to go alone
You got to chase a dream, one that's all your own
Before it slips away
When you're flyin' high, take my heart along
I'll be the harmony to every lonely song
That you learn to play

When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down

I'll keep lookin' up, awaitin' your return
My greatest fear will be that you will crash and burn
And I won't feel your fire
I'll be the other hand that always holds the line
Connectin' in between your sweet heart and mine
I'm strung out on that wire

And I'll be on the other end, To hear you when you call
Angel, you were born to fly, If you get too high
I'll catch you when you fall
I'll catch you when you fall

[Bridge:]
Your memory's the sunshine every new day brings
I know the sky is calling
Angel, let me help you with your wings

When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare

I'll still be there
When you come back down
Take every chance you dare,
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down