I Hope

"I hope you understand what fear is before you have to feel it."
"I hope my neuroses don't rub off on you."
"I hope you always have enough to eat."

"I hope you're never bullied and I hope you never bully others."

"I hope you find love."
"I hope you don't die before your time."
"I hope you don't blame yourself for things that are not your fault."

"I hope you'll always clean your teeth and I hope you'll visit me when I'm old."

"I hope you are true to yourself."
"I hope that rejection doesn't stop you loving."

"I hope you never experience war."

[Verse: Maxi Jazz]
Whatta you come to teach me?
Will we chew on philosophy or the new Wayne Rooney?
Will it be poetry that lights your eyes?
Mine are shining and my tears flow free
Oh, my son, what have I done?
Brought perfection to this world of confusion heedlessly
Now you're the one feeding me
Because I never knew love like this
Endlessly reaching back through eternity
That I can clearly see in your face when you smile at me
And grab my finger

"I hope you outlive your parents."
"I hope you never bury your children."

"I don't mind whether you're a boy or a girl, I just want you to be healthy."
"I hope we enjoy every minute of you growing up."
"I hope you lead your world to victory."