Hi! I do not own warriors or any of the songs. here is the key:
italics the lyrics in the song
bold italic someone is saying/singin the part.
normal the plain story
There I was
ten years old
Waiting in my bedroom for him to come home
Tawnypaw was waiting in the apprentices den while Oakfur told her father about the accident by the river this morning.
And I just knew
he'd be so mad
though I begged my mother not to,
she told my dad
She had begged Oakfur not to tell Tigerstar about almost killing one of the other Shadowclan apprentices, knowing it was a complete accident. But Oakfur told her to just stay in the apprentices den while he told Tigerstar.
There was no denying I had let him down
"Tawnypaw." her fathers voice mewed. Tawnypaw looked up waiting for his outburstBut it never came.
But instead of being angry
he put his arms around me
Tigerstar's eyes softened. He walked over to his daughter, sat down in front of her and wrapped his tail around her. Then he murmured...
And he said
"In the sunlight or the rain
Brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way
Whatever road you may be on
Know you're never too far-gone
My love is there wherever you may be
Just remember that you'll always be my baby."
"Remember that, Tawnypaw," Tigerstar said. "I know it was an accident." With that he got up and left Tawnypaw in the apprentices den alone.
There I was
Twenty-one
Tawnypelt was running back to her camp, heart racing and confused. Half-way to her camp she collapsed in grief.
I was so ashamed
of what I'd done.
She was completely ashamed, knowing she probably just broke almost all of the rules in the warrior code. And, to make it worse, she couldn't even say it wasn't her fault, because it was.
On a country road
parked one night
What started out so innocent crossed the line.
She was just trying to take shelter in a cave while the wind and rainstorm passed. The last thing she had expected to do was fall in love with the tom who was also sheltering there. He wasn't even in her clan!
There was no denying
I had let God down
Tawnypelt lifted her head to Starclan and wailed "I'm so sorry Starclan! I...I broke the warrior code and now I'm expecting his kits!" She lowered her head and murmured"I don't deserve to be called a true warrior."
But instead of being angry
he let his love surround me
Suddenly, a thick mist surrounded Tawnypelt. She looked up and saw a bunch of starry cats around her. One of the she-cats walked over to her. "Goldenflower," Tawnypelt asked in shock. "Mother!" Goldenflower walked over to her daughter and murmured...
And I heard
"In the sunlight or the rain
Brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way
Whatever road you may be on
know your never to far-gone
My love is there wherever you may be
Just remember that you'll always be my baby."
"Starclan is not mad at you, Tawnypelt," Goldenflower whispered. "Do what your heart tells you to. I know either way you'll make a great mother." The mist started to clear and the cats of Starclan left Tawnypelt alone, just like before. Tawnypelt blinked and closed her eyes. "I know what I must do." Her eyes snapped open and she took off running once again, back towards her camp.
There he is
my little man
Tawnypelt was sitting at the gathering watching a young, dark tortoiseshell apprentice. His name was Wolfpaw and he was her son. Though, Tawnypelt doubted he knew that much.
I'm sure he'll get in trouble
every now and then
She had to tell him tonight. As soon as he was alone she called his name. "Wolfpaw!" Wolfpaw looked up and padded over to her, head lowered and ears drooped. "Did I do something wrong?" He asked. Tawnypelt shook her head. "Do you know who I am?" Tawnypelt asked.
And I pray to God
That when he does
Wolfpaw opened his mouth and said "You Tawnypelt a brave, strong, Shadowclan cat." Tawnypelt knew this was the answer, but it was still hard to hear it.
I'll be just as understanding as my father was
"Wolfpaw..." Tawnypelt started. "I'm your mother." Wolfpaw stared at her in shock. "My father told me that she gave me up but..." His voice trailed off.
'Cause the last thing that I wanna do
is let him down
"I'm sorry Wolfpaw," Tawnypelt's voice cracked. "I.. I gave you up because I knew you father would do a better job raising you in his clan. I should've told you sooner. I'm sorry I've let you down." "No you haven't!" Wolfpaw exclaimed. "I'm glad I heard it from you. I'm truthfully thankful to have a noble she-cat such as you for a mother."
So instead of being angry
I'm gonna throw my arms around him
and I'll say
Tawnypelt was bursting with pride. She walked over to her son, wrapped her tail around him and said...
"In the sunlight or the rain
Brightest nights or darkest days
I'll always feel the same way
Whatever road you may be on
Know you never too far-gone
My love is there wherever you may be
Just remember that you'll always be my baby"
Tawnypelt's gaze locked on Wolfpaw's. "Wolfpaw! We're leaving!" A toms voice called. Wolfpaw looked up at his mother. "Your father is calling you," Tawnypelt said. "you should go." "Wolfpaw come on!" The tom yowled again. Wolfpaw nodded. As he turned to leave he stopped and started gratefully and lovinglyat Tawnypelt.
Tawnypelt had to admit, the tomdid a great job raising Wolfpaw. "Wolfpaw!" The tom called for the last time. "Go." Tawnypelt told her son. Wolfpaw nodded. As he bounded away he called to his father "I'm coming, Crowfeather!"