A crystal sea and a clear blue sky
I'd go across the world
To see the look in your eye
Our bags were packed
For the trip of a lifetime
I went to grab your little hand,
But you had plans of your own mind
And there you are in the backyard
Covered in mud in the backyard
And if you'd only knew
The joy I had for you,
But you're far too pleased in the backyard
A hollowed-eyed woman
At the foot of her bed
Could have surpassing love
But chose his world instead
Scars on your arms
And scars on your soul
I stopped heaven and earth
Just to make you whole
There you are in the backyard
Covered in mud in the backyard
And if you'd only knew
The joy I had for you,
But you're far too pleased in the backyard
He wears a three-peiced suit
And a heart of stone
He has a world by the tail
But lives it all alone
You know there's a way
Deep down inside
But chose a broader path
Paved with pride
There you are in the backyard
Covered in mud in the backyard
And if you'd only knew
The joy I had for you,
But you're far too pleased in the backyard
But you, you heard My voice
And you walked through the open gate
I, I took you by the hand
And your life will never be the same
'Cause life is bigger than the backyard
Covered in grace you didn't work for
And if you remain in Me
My joy will be in you,
And forever be free from the backyard