[Intro – Soft soulful singing, gentle piano] They say that time makes everything easier That someday the pain won't hurt as much But I don't think I've learned to hurt any less I've just learned to live with the pain [Verse 1 – Fast flowing soulful melody, clear phrasing] Mom, you taught me the difference between right and wrong You taught me to believe in myself, to keep standing strong You said my potential had no limits to what I could do And I believed every word, because those words came from you Because you always made me feel seen You always made me feel heard I'm sorry I lost that belief as I grew older But sometimes life just beats the shit out of you You were always a dreamer, and I was one too But now my dreams are bigger than anything I thought I could ever do [Tender soulful singing, bluesy inflections] You always said I was your sunshine Then why does everything around me feel so dark? Sometimes I still end up losing my way But I'm learning to memorize the path by heart I have my own sunshine now And a Northern Star to show me where to go I just wish you got to meet my little star There's so much of him I wish you'd known [Soft sustained sung notes, gentle pauses] And sometimes when I feel like giving up I feel a warmth when I need you most And when those numbers appear again Two, two, two I wonder, Mom, was that you? [Chorus – Fully sung, powerful soulful melody] They say that time will heal the pain That someday I'll be okay But every time I think of you It still hurts like yesterday And maybe I've learned to smile again Maybe I've learned to carry on But that doesn't mean the pain is gone Or that I've learned to miss you less 'Cause grief stays with me It never really went away I just got used to hurting A little more each day [Verse 2 – Flowing rhythmic soul singing, aching tone] I remember you said one day I'd maybe get another chance And if you ended up with anybody, it'd be with me But I can't keep expecting you to keep waiting For that future that's always on hold 'Cause I'm the one who didn't choose you and him fast enough And I regret it every day But regret doesn't really take any of the pain away [Rhythmic singing, rising emotion] So I'm sorry I made you wait I should've chosen you right away Now I'm haunted by what might've been And what still might today And I don't know how things will end up And that's the hardest thing to face Or so I thought, till I remembered all the pain I've put you through from day to day [Chorus – Fully sung, strong groove, aching harmonies] They say that time will heal the pain That someday I'll be okay But every time I think of you It still hurts like yesterday And maybe I've learned to smile again Maybe I've learned to carry on But that doesn't mean the pain is gone Or that I've learned to miss you less 'Cause grief stays with me It never really went away I just got used to hurting A little more each day [Verse 3 – Warm uplifting soul singing, quick phrasing] And then last but not least There's you, my little star Just remember you'll always be perfect Just the way that you are Don't let anyone make you doubt The person you are within I can't wait for all the things That I'm going to teach to him I can't wait for all the memories All the smiles and all the laughs Jumping, doing flips And even rolling in the grass [Affectionate melodic singing, gentle lift] And every tree you climb If you get stuck, I'll help you down 'Cause son, I'll already be in that tree I'll always be around I love you guys all more Than words could ever say So I'll do my best to show it with my actions Each and every single day [Bridge – Intense soulful singing, controlled belting] And if there's one thing grief has taught me It's that love doesn't disappear Just because I can't hold you close Doesn't mean you're not still here Some people say it gets easier Maybe for them that's true But I've never stopped feeling the absence Of the life I shared with you And I don't need the pain to leave me To find a reason to smile Because even when the memories hurt They're worth keeping all the while [Final Chorus – Fully sung, fragile then soaring] I still remember all your faces I still remember all your smiles I still remember all your laughs I even let them stay a while Even though they hurt Even if they make me cry Even if they make me feel Like I end up broken inside They also give me joy They also give me love They also give me hope And make me feel alive [Outro – Intimate soulful singing, gentle piano] So maybe time won't heal these wounds Maybe some will always stay But I wouldn't trade the love I've known Just to take the hurt away And if grief stays with me forever Then I guess that's how it'll be Because the love that made it hurt so much Is still a part of me Grief stays with me… And so does the love.
