Jump In

It's like you're looking at the water

Let's say an ocean and it's still

So till it can't unbalance or affect you at all

But underneath the surface

There are swells and there is life

You just can't tell from where you're standing

Jump in, Alex

Jump in

Don't hold back or fear the tide

I know it's deep and it is wide

But swimming's not so very scary

When there's someone by your side

Jump in

I do my best

I muddle through

I know i'm not the same as you but I try

You're into books

I hardly read

You'd never think we would succeed but I know why

It's not about the highs and lows

the ups and downs

the smiles and frowns

that make our family grow

It's the even course

That's the driving force

For getting us to where we choose to go

Jump in, I will wait for you

Jump in

Because I am your tomorrow

You're my future every day

If we both jump in together

I know our past will float away

jump in!

See? I make you laugh more than cry

And for every little sigh there's still a smile

I make it work

I'm a good dad

I'm not replacing what you had

And I know that it's not perfect

And I know we get things wrong

And to show you that I just want to try

To help us get along

I will ask you what you want from me

I will ask you what you need

Sometimes i'll be a follower

And watch you take the lead

But I'll be right here beside you

And I'll choose you every day

I don't need you to need me

I just want you to choose me

Then whatever's next will be okay