All that I can teach you is the loneliest answer. Stand by the mirror Hold yourself in your own arms. But I only see a coward, When I look into the glass (Oh brother, teach me how to grow)
If I close my eyes again I would picture someone else, A boy less afraid of the shadow of himself, Or a child that grew up With better mental health (Oh brother, teach me how to grow) This could have been you This should have been you (reprise).
I learnt more about myself In these long long nights when you stood by my bed Try to hide from the eyes of the sun She would teach us that we are not so bright. (Oh brother, teach me how to grow) This could have been you This should have been you.
I think I dreamt you up on a tired afternoon, I think I made you up I think that I have failed you.
I will never take your hand and you will never hear me say That I am guilty in every single way But I wish that you were here To tell me I will be OK. (Oh brother, teach me how to grow) This could have been you This should have been you.