I Want You Well [Verse 1] I slept until the sun was up. For once, I slept right through. Then woke ashamed of feeling rested When I woke without you. For so long, every quiet moment Meant waiting for the fear. Now I can breathe a little easier. I wish that you were here. [Chorus] I wanted you well. I wanted you here. I wanted one more morning Without the pain or fear. I’m glad you’re not hurting. I hate that you’re gone. I wanted the suffering over, And your life to go on. [Verse 2] They say, “At least it’s over.” I know the part they mean. But you were more than what you bore, And what the pain had been. I miss your laugh, your restless plans, The things you’d always say. I wanted you complaining There weren’t enough hours in a day. [Chorus] I wanted you well. I wanted you here. I wanted one more morning Without the pain or fear. I’m glad you’re not hurting. I hate that you’re gone. I wanted the suffering over, And your life to go on. [Bridge] When I wished for it to end, I pictured you with time to spare— Making plans you might complain about, With strength enough to get you there. I wanted things to bother you That might be gone by Saturday. I wanted all the trouble Of an ordinary day. [Final Chorus] I wanted you well. I wanted you here. I can feel relief and wish That you had one more year. A moment when I’m not afraid Doesn’t mean I wanted this. I’m glad your pain is over. It’s your living that I miss. I wanted you well. I wanted more. I still want all the little things I never counted up before. [Outro] I slept until the sunrise. I wish you could see another one. But here I am With a life I’m free to run
