feels like I've laughed through the tears
before anyone said any kind words,
before anyone looked at me,
before anyone remembered a very good joke.

feels like I've swam to shore
before anyone built the lighthouse,
before anyone sailed out to find me,
before anyone noticed I was drowning.

feels like I've wondered the land
before anyone drew the maps,
before anyone loved the skies above,
before anyone spoke the words carried by the wind.

feels like I've loved the sunlight
before anyone felt the roughness of my skin,
before anyone washed away the dirt I carry,
before anyone guessed my name.

feels like I've lived my whole life
before anyone showed me how to breathe,
before anyone told me how to walk,
before anyone reminded my heart what rhythm is.