"I'm Counting On You" lyrics

The night is so wild, and downstairs, the child
Is sleeping, her spirit is free
For more than an hour, I have walked in the rain
I've been wondering what she will be
But where are the heroes and where are the dreams
That I had when I was young?
Am I hoping in vain just to think she could change anything?

Well, I'm counting on you
I'm counting on you to bring that sweet gentleness
To your world and all that you do

My generation is losing its way
We don't know what we're leaving for you
So may there be millions who feel like you do
Oh, my love

There is so much to know
There is so far to go
But you are not alone
When this is your world
And I'm counting on you

Come to me, turn to me, give me your eyes
And you'll see the mysteries of time
Here there are those who just live in the past
They will never let history lie
And this sad little island is breaking my heart
With its dark shades of green
But as hard as I try, I just cannot see why this should be
Oh
I'm counting on you

There is so much to know
There is so far to go
But you are not alone
When this is your world
And I'm counting on you
I'm counting on you
I'm counting on you
Whoa, oh