I wouldn't be who I am, without you I wouldn't sing the way I sing, without you You fill my eyes up with color And you'll always be my mother I wouldn't be who I am I wouldn't be the son that I am Without a father who showed me I can face all the bullies at school You taught me how to keep my cool I wouldn't be who I am I wouldn't be the brother I am Without a sister who understands my ambitions and dreams We always were on the same team I wouldn't be who I am Without the people We don't see no more And all the imperfections on my skin The family tree, with its branches around me Oh, I just wouldn't be who I am I wouldn't be who I am I wouldn't be who I am I wouldn't be who I am I wouldn't be the human I am Without the friends that help me fly and let me land Our foundations go deep I'll always have a place to sleep I wouldn't be who I am