It's like you're looking at the water
Let's say an ocean and it's still
So till it can't unbalance or affect you at all
But underneath the surface
There are swells and there is life
You just can't tell from where you're standing

Jump in, Alex
Jump in
Don't hold back or fear the tide
I know it's deep and it is wide
But swimming's not so very scary
When there's someone by your side
Jump in

I do my best
I muddle through
I know i'm not the same as you but I try
You're into books
I hardly read
You'd never think we would succeed but I know why

It's not about the highs and lows
the ups and downs
the smiles and frowns
that make our family grow
It's the even course
That's the driving force
For getting us to where we choose to go

Jump in, I will wait for you
Jump in
Because I am your tomorrow
You're my future every day
If we both jump in together
I know our past will float away
jump in!

See? I make you laugh more than cry
And for every little sigh there's still a smile
I make it work
I'm a good dad
I'm not replacing what you had

And I know that it's not perfect
And I know we get things wrong
And to show you that I just want to try
To help us get along
I will ask you what you want from me
I will ask you what you need
Sometimes i'll be a follower
And watch you take the lead
But I'll be right here beside you
And I'll choose you every day
I don't need you to need me
I just want you to choose me
Then whatever's next will be okay