[Verse 1] She held a dream in tiny hands A lullaby A promised land A nursery painted in softest hue But empty arms were all she knew [Prechorus] The lines were pink The hope was loud A fragile spark beneath the cloud [Chorus] Empty cradle Empty room Heartbeat fading too soon She saw the light It slipped away Dreams don't ask if they can stay [Verse 2] Two names she whispered in the night Two stars that vanished from her sight A doctor’s words A quiet tone She left the office more alone [Prechorus] Her tears fell soft A muted cry A silent prayer A whispered why [Chorus] Empty cradle Empty room Heartbeat fading too soon She saw the light It slipped away Dreams don't ask if they can stay. [Bridge] The second time, the clock stood still The lines appeared against my will I watched the scarlet in the stall And still, I answered every call The world kept turning, cold and fast A fragile life that couldn't last I logged the hours, slow and numb. A public face, a private cry [Verse 3] "Congratulations!" they all cheered The loving words I truly feared They saw the hope I couldn't keep The private promises I'd weep I shook their hands, I met their gaze Lost in a haze of better days Each well-meant wish, a heavier stone To carry this all on my own [Chorus] Empty cradle Empty room Heartbeat fading too soon She saw the light It slipped away Dreams don't ask if they can stay. [Outro] Dreams don't ask if they can stay... (Whispered) Too soon... too soon... Empty arms were all she knew. The light slipped away. It slipped away today. Heartbeat fading... Still fading...
