There For Me

Not too many years ago You became an older brother. But I wouldn't know how it felt, To become one so suddenly. Because I was always your little sister Because I was always content Because even though I could do nothing for you You were always there for me. You helped me with my homework you taught me to play games You bought me birthday presents You led me to explore. And as I grew older, You guided me through life You were there when I cried You told me that everything would be OK. You told me that I was pretty, You told me that I was smart. You told me that whatever other kids said I would always be your little sister. And no matter what happened, You were always there when I needed you No matter that I could do nothing for you You were always there for me. But Brother, now you're leaving me You're gone for 8 whole months a year. And now I've got no one to go to Who can help me when no one else can. You've found a new girl in your life Who can make you laugh like I can't For who needs a little sister who can do nothing for you? You don't know Brother, And you're lucky that you don't. That I need you so much more Than you seem to need me. I'm watching you walk Away from me brother. I'm trapped here by time But what wouldn't I give to know. Are you crying like I am? Have you ever needed me? Or am I just a burden that, As an older brother, You could never escape from, Could only stay there And shoulder it Quietly.