[Verse 1]
I know I should be proud
The distance I have traveled, the goin' I have done
But it's hard, to find proof
Though the people who surround you are telling you the truth
[Chorus]
And you don't know how hard I tried
To keep the candles lit inside me
And I don't know where I would be
If you weren't there to rescue me
[Instrumental Break]
Ooh, ooh
Ooh-oh-oh
[Verse 2]
And I hope I can be strong
Keep your words inside my head, long after you've gone
I know you're so proud of the person I've become
Of the woman I am now
[Chorus]
And you don't know how hard I tried
To keep the candles lit inside me
I don't know where I'd be
If you weren't there to rescue me
[Bridge]
I see the words, alright I'll cry
Of birthday candles, years gone by
I don't know where I would be
But I'm grateful you're beside me
[Outro]
You're beside me, oh-oh
You're beside me
You're beside me