Shield

It isn't measured in pounds or days
But the weight of it stays
On your heart, as you've grown
It doesn't matter if you're strong or meek
Your arms grow weak
But you can't put it down

But it's so true
That I would carry that for you

It's not a problem of open minds
Or family ties
Or that what you believe
You can't hide behind words or might
Fear or delight
It will find you alone

And it's so true
But I would carry that for you
And you will see
You will carry that for me

Sometimes you'll feel just like a knight in borrowed armor
Nothing fits and you'll want to just give in
I can't carry the reins or point you in the right direction
But I can carry your sword and for a little while
I can be your shield

It can wear you down and wear you out
The fear and the doubt
It's like nothing you've known
But take my word - no matter what you've heard
In your darkest hour
You are never alone

And it's so true
But I would carry that for you
And you will see
You will carry that for me
Yeah it's so true
That I would carry that for you
And you will see
You will carry that for me