From the belly of the abyss Unfurling like a cat Stretching, pawing, yawning, stumbling Into the sun It's never been easy For you and I No, it's never been easy For you and I I didn't know how much you loved me I didn't know until I had my own little daughter Oh, my mama, I understand now That you've always loved me more, ooh It's never been easy For you and I No, it's never been easy For you and I I've been told that I arrived to The cawing of a bird Crying, yelling, screaming, howling Into the sun It's never been easy For you and I No, it's never been easy For you and I It's never been easy For you and I No, it's never been easy For you and I