I cared for you, dared to do
What I was never prepared to do
I've talked you down, driven you around
All, but followed you undergroundI defended you, commended you
Seen it through till the end with you
I supported you, encouraged you
Comforted and consoled youI don't know how you're livin'
I don't know where you are
And you may not be willing
To open up the doorIf you should ever wonder
You shouldn't have to ask
'Cause I know you know, brother
I've always got your backI've paid for you, I've borrowed for you
I've planned all my tomorrows for you
I believed in you, agreed with you
I've rolled up my sleeves for youI fed you, I clothed you
I loved you and stood up for you
I've sided with you, I cried for you
I put my knees aside for youBut I don't know how you're livin'
And I don't know where you are
And you may not be willing
To open up the doorAnd if you should ever wonder
Well, you shouldn't have to ask
As I'll know you know, brother
I've always got your backI've always got your back