[Verse 1] The hallway smelled of cleaner, and the clock was ticking slow, Her breath was faint and steady, and her skin was pale as snow. He sat beside her bedside, his fingers trembling, cold, He whispered, "Darling, I am with you. Can you hear this old soul?" [Pre-Chorus] The nurse said, "Sir, it’s time. We don’t think there’s much to do." His heart broke into pieces, but he knew what he must do. [Chorus] Hold her hand, let her feel your love one last time, Say the words she’s waited for, though you’ve said them all your life. In her silence, she’ll remember how your love withstood the sands, And when it’s time to let her go, just hold her hand. [Verse 2] He thought back to their wedding, when her eyes lit up the room, The way she sang their babies to sleep under the silver moon. Now her hands that once built castles with their children in the sand, Lay still, but in his grasp, they held the strength to withstand. [Pre-Chorus] The doctor shook his head, but he stayed there by her side, The love they’d built together was too strong to say goodbye. [Chorus] Hold her hand, let her feel your love one last time, Say the words she’s waited for, though you’ve said them all your life. In her silence, she’ll remember how your love withstood the sands, And when it’s time to let her go, just hold her hand. [Bridge] Then she blinked and softly whispered, "Don’t you cry for me tonight. I’ll be waiting up in heaven, Where the stars burn golden bright." And as her voice began to falter, He held her closer than before, "I’ll love you 'til forever—and then some more." [Chorus: Together in Spirit] Hold her hand, let her feel your love one last time, Say the words she’s waited for, though you’ve said them all your life. In her silence, she’ll remember how your love withstood the sands, And when it’s time to let he go, just hold her hand. [Outro] The room grew still, and he felt her go, But her warmth lingered, soft and slow. He kissed her cheek, then bowed his head, And whispered, "Wait for me," as he left the bed. [Final Line: Spoken, Quietly] "I’ll hold your hand again someday."
