[Verse 1] You used to ring at 9 PM Same question every time “Did you eat? Are you sleeping? You know you’re always on my mind” I’d roll my eyes Say, “Mom, I’m fine” Just trying to end the call Never thought I’d miss The way you worried about it all [Chorus] Now the phone stays quiet Every quiet night And I’d give anything To hear you ask if I’m all right You’re somewhere above me Past the clouds, past the air If heaven had a number I’d be waiting for a call from there Yeah, I wish I could get a call from there [Verse 2] Your picture by the kitchen sink Coffee cup still on the shelf I catch myself Reaching for it Then I pull back on myself I tell your voice The things I hid In the spaces we talked through “Hey mom, I’m scared Are you proud of what I do?” [Chorus] But the phone stays quiet Every quiet night And I’d give anything To hear you ask if I’m all right You’re somewhere above me Past the clouds, past the air If heaven had a number I’d be waiting for a call from there Oh, I wish I could get a call from there [Bridge] So I talk into the dark Like you’re on the other line (hey, mom) Leave a message in my heart Hope it reaches you in time If love can cross that distance If prayer can climb the stair Maybe every time I miss you That’s you calling from up there [Chorus] Still the phone stays quiet On these quiet nights But I know somehow You see I’m turning out all right You’re somewhere above me Past the clouds, past the air If heaven ever calls me I’ll say, “Mom, I’ve been waiting here” Till then I’ll close my eyes And pretend you’re on the other end Yeah, I’ll close my eyes And pretend you’re calling from up there
