I used to be a younger me Middle child, I was the wildest one of three Still got this scar here on my knee From chasing trouble with the big kids on my street My daddy taught me how to fight He said, don't back down when you know that you were right My mama taught me how to love She said, always use your heart to rise above And I say, oh, don't let go of me Don't ever leave And yes, I know it's a long road But all I need is right here next to me My family My family I read my little ones to sleep Put my face right next to theirs to feel and breathe I'm gonna show them how to dream We'll plant a seed and watch it grow into a tree They know I'll always be around I'll pick them up when they fall down And I'll teach them the lessons taught to me And I say, oh, don't let go of me Don't ever leave And yes, I know it's a long road But all I need is right here next to me My family My family And on my dark days My sad and broken heart days You're all that I need And through your worst times Together we'll be alright You're safe here with me All I need is right here with me My family My family Oh, don't let go of me Don't ever leave And yes, I know it's a long road But all I need is right here next to me My family My family My family