Hands Like Houses - The House You Built

You used to know so well those weathered hands When they were gentle When they brought colour to your cheeks They still do But not the same Because they turned their back on you And when she's hiding at your feet You know you'll stay These sentiments are second hand He's fighting for his heart but he is losing ground She's unintended Not unloved And you're the one to keep her safe and sound Don't look down Even though they're looking down on you The house you built on solid ground will be a home In time, you'll see it Don't look down Even though they're looking down on you The love you built your house around will make it home in time to see them through Her shoes are scuffed She drags her feet too much But baby lift your face You don't need to justify your place So stay just what you are You've come this far If only I could show your future you would light up like the sun These sentiments are second hand She's fighting for your future but she's gaining ground You are protected, you are loved So show them who you are, make them proud Don't look down Even though they're looking down on you The house you built on solid ground will be a home In time, you'll see it Don't look down Because there's no one looking down on you Your house is built on solid ground You'll be just fine in time Just see it through Hey little light, aren't you a big achiever? Hey Mrs. Might, I know that you believe in her Hey Mr. Beaten Down, you found your heart again In the hope that you built your house around You gave your little light You gave your little light a brand new start Don't look down Because there's no one looking down on you The house you built on solid ground will be a whole new time, you'll see it Don't look down Because there's no one looking down on you Your house is built on solid ground You'll be just fine in time Just see it through