"I admire" (a song)

I admire someone who’s kind
Who has the voice and the smile
That can illuminate a dark, dreary day

I admire someone who tries
Tries to understand her life
Tries to seek anything that does not spell “strife”

Anywhere she goes she shines
She’s not extinguished by the times
She carries strong her little torch
I would like to know this girl more

I admire her who has substance
Her who has sustenance
Whose sponge is wet and never will run dry

Someone who admits they don’t know
Her who’s not scared to show her weakness
But glows for she knows that by God she’ll grow

I’m not saying I know her yet
Lots of things we must not forget
Of how much I’ve been in love (haw)
Of how much I’ve burned myself

Standing there
I feel like such a child
I’m trying to join in
But beside all the while
From the hall
I hear that awesome laugh
It makes me want to babble, cry, or bask

So I admire a little wit
Pleasantly catches me off guard
As my heart's pounding and I'm bounding past the yard

And all the stupidness I feel
Feels less harmful when you make
One wise crack as my mind's burning at the stake

Anywhere she goes she shines
She’s not extinguished by the times
She carries strong her little torch
I would like to know this girl…

Standing there
I feel like such a child
I’m trying to join in
But beside all the while
From the hall
I hear that awesome laugh
It makes me want to babble, cry, or bask

Anywhere she goes she shines
She’s not extinguished by the times
She carries strong her little torch
I would like to know this girl more