Carry the Fire

I hope the ones who love you
Remember that things go fast
Before any regrets set in
About their hurried past

I hope you'll think to tell them
That they're always on your mind
I hope you don't carry anger
If they're leaving you behind

None of us mean any harm
None of us mean any harm
We just can't hear the alarm
Until time has had its way

I'll hope for the gift of wisdom
To not expect too much
Not because the world will let you down
It just doesn't work as such

There's always goodness around you
Even in the ones who've caused you hurt
You don't have to lay down and take more
Or rub someone's nose in the dirt

None of them mean any harm
None of them mean any harm
If you can, reach out your arms
But if not, know that's okay

Being human is tricky
It can be such heavy work
We separate from the world around
We get muddled and caught in the murk

This is a reminder to soften
To let down your cannon-strewn walls
I sing it not just for you over there
But for all who wander these halls

None of us mean any harm
None of us mean any harm
Try to move towards what is warm
And carry the fire again
And carry the fire again
And carry the fire again