##song notes## A beautiful reflection of a life well served. Started out tough in the 80s, but just got better when all the readjustments happened to my world. I recovered 18 years ago with my wife in tow. 10 letters of recommendation in 18 years of being real. Thought I'd share. [Verses] Re-belled at everything I heard Rejected all I saw Hated being told what to do Wouldn't follow any law All I ever witnessed in life Were people who would teach Love telling you where you were wrong Were never what they preach [Bridge] I was never fake I never learned to play pretend I couldn't tear my brothers down Then smile and call them friends I couldn't talk behind their backs Then greet them face to face If love was real, then love was real Not worn for others praise [Chorus] I was never guided Till you stepped into my path I could never want a mentor But you took away my wrath You gave my life direction You showed me who to be You gave a rebel purpose And you gave my temper peace [Verse] You gave me something worth my time A reason and a goal You taught me how to love someone With all my heart and soul You showed me how a husband loves How sons should honor home You taught me how a brother stands So no one stands alone [Bridge] You never tried to change my mind By telling me I'm wrong You showed me through the way you are And somehow made me strong You gave me something I could trust A truth I couldn't fight You never took away my choice You simply did whats right [Chorus] I was never guided Till you stepped into my path I could never want a mentor But you took away my wrath You gave my life direction You showed me who to be You gave a rebel purpose And you gave my temper peace
