Grandchildren

They said grass is greener on the other side
And I said that's a sick way to justify
Cause I've seen both with all sorts of butterflies
Well, there I go just telling another lie

I've lived with passion, and I've lived with fear
Will these dreams just be a tale that all my grandchildren will hear?
But I'm not worried, I'm not scared of it at all
Cause I know myself and I won't stop until the curtain calls
Cause it's worth it all

I've done a thing or two I used to regret
I've seen some things that I will never forget
I've been to the valley of the shadow of death
And I loved every step cause it helps me savor every breath
And yes I confess that I steered a ship and it wrecked
Cause and effect of a captain punching holes in the deck
Gather 'round kids, here's a point of view
That your gramps has been dying to share with you
Yeah, I've lived with passion, and I've lived with fear
Now I've got a thing or two for all you grandchildren to hear
Don't ever worry, I will catch you if you fall But I know you well and I can tell
That one day you'll stand tall and it's worth it all

I've lived with passion, and I've lived with fear
Will these dreams just be a tale that all my grandchildren will hear?
I guess I'm worried, I guess I'm scared to trip and fall
Cause I know myself and I hope like hell
That I hear the curtain call