Every time you tell me that you want a little more,
I hear you saying that you want me out your door.
I know you mean to say a little, not a lot,
But my heart hears you saying you want everything I’ve got.

When I was a little boy my peoples’ words were rough.
Never heard encouraging words of uplifting love.
They thought that every word should make a young heart tough,
But when all was said and done mine was never tough enough.

So if you want to love me, darling, keep these words in mind.
If you want some changes made please make your words be kind.
The eagle will not leave its nest, its heart is strong and sure,
But the sparrow will take wing and fly with every stir.

Now that I’m a man I hear voices all around
That say a man should stand up tall and he never should back down,
But in the hurricane of memories there is no solid ground,
And I’d rather risk the loss of love than watch myself fall down.

So if you want to love me, darling, keep these words in mind.
If you want some changes made please make your words be kind.
The eagle will not leave its nest, its heart is strong and sure,
But the sparrow will take wing and fly with every stir.