a sword and a shield

she's daddy's little girl

leaving home today

one day he children will cling to her

as she has always done with me

like a cavalry of hearts

her love will shield them

against the demons in the yard

i can't protect her anymore

from the monsters in the fields

but a father's love is so real

a power she will always feel

wield it as a sword

use it as a shield

and whenever you see injustice

never yield

better go now

for the wolves gather 'round your sheep

don't worry about me

it's time for this footsoldier

to finally get some sleep