Family Tree by Matthew West (w/ lyrics)

You didn't ask for this
Nobody ever would
Caught in the middle of this dysfunction
It's your sad reality
It's your messed up family tree
And all your left with all these questions

Are you gonna be like your father was and his father was?
Do you have to carry what they've handed down?

No, this is not your legacy
This is not your destiny
Yesterday does not define you
No, this is not your legacy
This is not your meant to be
I can break the chains that bind you

I have a dream for you
It's better than where you've been
It's bigger than your imagination
You're gonna find real love
And you're gonna hold your kids
You'll change the course of generations

No, this is not your legacy
This is not your destiny
Yesterday does not define you
No, this is not your legacy
This is not your meant to be
I can break the chains that bind you

Cause you're my child
You're my chosen
You are loved
You are loved

And I will restore
All that was broken
You are loved
You are loved

And just like the seasons change
Winter into spring
You're bringing new life to your family tree now
Yes you are
You are

Oh, this will be your legacy
This will be your destiny
Yesterday did not define you
Oh, this will be your legacy
This will be your meant to be
I can break the chains that bind you

And just like the seasons change
Winter into spring
You're bringing new life to your family tree now



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[kiddycc]

simple and nice background and wording, this song is great!

[SongStation1430]

@kiddycc thanks. and it is :) very meaningful as well.

[MistyMirage07]

Thumbs up if The Vampire Diaries series brought you here.

[alice1995ize]

it's really wonderful song and the lyrics are so good !!!

[dixiekat2007]

I got to say this song describes my life perfectly!! Thanks so much for posting. This song really makes me think, and that is the reason I like it so much. I like songs that I can relate to and have a story behind it :)

[ampferny]

Is it odd at all that I found this in the middle of my parents messy divorce involving both of their drug addictions and inability to be civil?

[popgirl2345]

this song fits perfect with my life



[ihprincess1013]

this sooo describes my life right now...

[Gjproductions123]

One of the best songs EVER! It's so deep and you can really connect which means that Matthew west has done an AMAZING JOB!!! Found this video on Draco Malfoys character study and it was a seriously well composed video . If you're into HP (especially draco) I suggest you watch it. It's also fantastic because it has this song! Great video btw love the background!!!

[fiamaqetzcrunk]

Amen :) I declare this song in the of Jesus!!

[emmilittlemuffin]

Saw them at Winter Jam-AMAZING! Keep it up! :)

[Sandstrom95]

I love this song!

[laurenlovesMGG]

best song ever! so pretty.