A new baby's born, three boys in a row
You're holding them close, now you're letting them go.
Who in their right mind would ever begin
to take such a perilous ride?
And I’m over here with my heart in a vise
I’m catching my breath, now I’ve had to think twice
Someone is asking, he stands at the door
and I think I’ll meet him this time.
Strong bonds, strong hearts
Are forged in the fires of family ties
Love can be clumsy,
and love can be trying
but all of it comes with the living and dying
Strong bonds, strong hearts.
I want to stand with the wind in my face
And kiss you like it's the first time
Squeeze every drop out of this living space
and gamble away this heart that hangs on my sleeve.
We baptize the babies, we bury the dead
And all in between we're losing our heads
But God's in the heavens, and God's in this world
So where else would I rather be?
