"Back Then, I Didn’t Know"

By Eli T Chavez (Verse 1) You were paintin’ rainbows on the wall, While I was tryin’ to outrun it all. You’d tug my sleeve, I’d walk away, Too busy growin’ up to stay. (Verse 2) You looked up to me like I was gold, But I was just a boy tryin’ to be bold. Didn’t see the tears you’d hide, Or how much you hurt inside. (Chorus) Back then, I didn’t know, How deep a sister’s love could go. I missed the laughs, I missed the cries, I missed the sparkle in your eyes. But I’m here now, and I won’t let go, Of the bond I never let grow. Back then, I didn’t know… But I know now. (Verse 3) You grew your wings while I was gone, Learned to dance, learned to be strong. Now I see the woman you became, And I’m proud to share your name. (Bridge) If I could turn back time, I’d stay, Sit beside you, watch you play. But all I’ve got is here and now, To show you love the best I know how. (Final Chorus) Back then, I didn’t know, How deep a sister’s love could go. I missed the laughs, I missed the cries, I missed the sparkle in your eyes. But I’m here now, and I won’t let go, Of the bond I never let grow. Back then, I didn’t know… But I know now.