You felt alone since you were only seven Your mother didn't have a clue what to do You cried each night until you were eleven Youd pray to God to bring your daddy back to you it got much worse when you were in high school From guy to guy you wondered why you never felt a thing You wondered if you'd ever find a lover who'd someday get down on his knees holding a diamond ring the summer's taking me to california but I won't go until you know that what I say is true when everything you've ever loved has left you I'll be there yeah I'll be there for you