[Verse]

As a child I day-dreamed,

And wished that I could fly,

Imagining great adventures,

As I stared towards the sky.

My heart filled with so much love,

And my soul danced all day,

Mind free just like a butterfly,

Just fluttering along its way.

(Oh listen, listen, listen, listen)

But life lost its sunshine,

The rainbows turned to grey,

Darkened clouds loomed over me,

My smile faded away,

Too young to truly understand,

Why life could be so sad,

But even through the silent tears,

I wasn't cross or mad.

[Chorus]

Listen, listen, listen, as these words call out to you,

Listen, listen, listen, and these words will get you through,

Listen, listen, listen, through the wind and through the rain,

Listen, listen, listen, let them wash away your pain.

[Verse]

Then life showed me more things,

That I wasn't ready to see,

Hatred, death, and deception,

All sent to corrupt me,

And though I tried to fight it,

I let the demons in,

Losing all sense of caring,

And giving in to sin.

(Oh listen, listen, listen, listen)

With all the strength left in me,

I tried my best to change,

Calling out into the dark,

For forgiveness and to be saved,

I fought against the storm within,

Forgave those who caused me pain,

I screamed until my lungs gave out,

Longing for happiness again. 

[Chorus]

Listen, listen, listen, as these words call out to you,

Listen, listen, listen, and these words will get you through,

Listen, listen, listen, through the wind and through the rain,

Listen, listen, listen, let them wash away your pain.

[Bridge]

Then one night I heard his voice,

It came to me through song,

Its messenger a mortal man,

But still I listened on,

He said 'My child I've seen you,

And I've heard you call my name,

Now sing your songs of happiness, 

As you learn to love life again'.

(Oh listen, listen, listen, listen)

Trying to understand these words,

I repeat them everyday,

Feeling his loving presence,

As I travel on my way, 

Now here I stand in sunshine,

Rainbow colours fill my skies,

My soul is filled with happiness,

And I feel like I can fly.

[Outro]

Listen, listen, listen, as these words call out to you,

Listen, listen, listen, and these words will get you through,

Listen, listen, listen, through the wind and through the rain,

Listen, listen, listen, let them wash away your pain.