Irises and red bricks
Take a breath, I'm knocking
I'm wearing my best suit
Cause mama I've got things to say to you
Weather man said storm is gonna come
When I need shelter will this be my home
Though the forecast calls for hurricanes
I'm still the optimistic fool you raised
Oh, I've said it all before
Oh, can't say it anymore
Oh, I'd change but I just can't
You'll have to love me as I am
I've got medals I've got trophies
But do they make you proud of me
Oh promise I'm still your baby
See once again, well, I'm down on my knees
Weather man said thunder's gonna come
Do we repair the damage when it's done
Bricks may crumble while we turn gray
I still pray sunshine's on the way
Oh, I've said it all before
Oh, can't say it anymore
Oh, I'd change but I just can't
You'll have to love me as I am
Ooh, as I am
Ooh, as I am
We built a home from all the bricks they threw
From those bricks the irises they grew
If you don't want me I'll be my own sun
I've learned to make sunshine on my own
Oh, I've said it all before
Oh, can't say it anymore
Oh, I'd change but I just can't
You'll have to love me as I am
We built a house from all the bricks they threw
I never thought they'd separate me and you
It's bright outside but the storm brews on at home
So I'll be here, shining on my own
22 years, our blood's like rain
All my fears, let it pour, let em wash away
22 years, our blood's like rain
I'll be okay
I'll be okay
I'll be okay
As I am
As I am