And all we have I shake from knowing the distance from the ground I learned to live with it I learned to deal with it The birds, their song They wake up songs that I printed in my brain Oh the time we miss I'll crawl out of this I want to love, I want to set down roots I want to feel the comforts and the still And all we say We said it's not a burden but a gift I guess I'll go with it I guess I'll deal with it I have to try Just terrified of swimming in the deep But I can tread awhile Until I plant my feet I want to love, I want to set down roots I want to feel the comforts and the still I have to know the critic's point of view 'Cause I'm scared, am I alone? We'll get all dressed up and no one knows Let's wash the dishes in the morning 'Cause tonight we're gonna dance on our toes