Luka Bloom - Your Little Wings lyrics

So you’re preparing for the weekend Spray on colour try the high-heeled shoes Comparing notes with all your girlfriends Making plans for smokes and booze Friday night’s a giddy feeling You never know what is in store Avoid the looks from worried parents You go waltzing out the door I can’t protect you from the world I can’t protect you from yourself I can’t protect you from the world If I could I would If I could I would It was midnight when I saw you Alone and propped against a wall Lipstick mascara run together Couldn’t hide the bruises from your fall Your little wings could bring you anywhere Your little heart is open as the sky I’m haunted by the empty gaze A naked truth within your eye I can’t protect you... Dear God take care of all the young ones Chasing shadows in the night I hope you guide them all home safely Home to sleep and to the morning light I can’t protect you from the world I can’t protect you from yourself I can’t protect you from the world If I could I would If I could I would