Fly, My Child (28 April 2007)

Just a little while ago, I was just a little child ♪♫♬♩

After just another while I will be an old wise guy
But first I'll see how my own child will find his way to his own life

Just a little while ago, you were just a little boy
Now I see a fine youg man full of hope and filled with joy
If I could give you all I would, I'd give you more than one one could

Now spread your wings, my child, and fly

Boldly to the windy sky

Trust your wings — don't hesitate — they will carry you
Just hear the voice you know is right
Your roots are strong, they'll guide your flight
On the brightest day and through the darkest night

When I gave you my advice, it was often hard to know
How to guide my little child, what to say and what to show
So love is what I tried to share, and how to trust and how to care

When you fly into a storm and you don't know how to cope
Don't you ever fear the worst, don't you ever lose your hope
The door into your childhood nest welcomes you home to take a rest

Now spread your wings, my child, and fly
Boldly to the windy sky
Trust your wings — don't hesitate — they will carry you
Just hear the voice you know is right
Your roots are strong, they'll guide your flight
On the brightest day and through the darkest night

Now spread your wings, my child, and fly
Boldly to the windy sky
Trust your wings — don't hesitate — they will carry you
Just hear the voice you know is right
Your roots are strong, they'll guide your flight
On the brightest day and through the darkest night

Photos and video from Jaakko Sormunen's video (Jämi 24 April 2011)