[Constraints: no southern drawl, no country twang, neutral accent, clear and precise consonants, vocals: detached, low-toned baritone husky vocals with half-whispered intimacy—phrasing is slow, layered with melodic restraint, subtle harmonies, Every line feels like a confession wrapped in candlelight and shadow, subtle and emotional restraint, NON-DRAMATIC Delivery is intimate, layered, and dreamlike, neutral American vocals... polished production, no twang, no accent] [Verse 1] The spotlight’s on my face tonight And I’m hoping what I have to say comes out right My ties have been pulled to their breaking point But I won’t hang my head tonight [Pre-chorus] The lessons you taught me are finally sinking in I still remember the times you showed me what to believe in [Chorus] Mother, can you see me now Am I everything you told me I could be I know you’re still a world away But I’m trying every day Trying hard to make you proud of me [Verse 2] I remember the first time I saw you cry Then you pulled me close and looked me in the eye You wrapped your arms around me Said everything would be alright Sometimes I need your arms again To wrap around and shield me from the world again Sometimes I close my eyes and dream And you’re there… everyone’s there… waiting for me [Chorus] Mother, can you see me now Am I everything you told me I could be I know you’re still a world away from me But I’m trying every day Trying hard to make you proud of me [Bridge] Sometimes I get so caught up in my life I hope it’s not too late to ask your advice Sometimes I need you to wipe the tears from my eyes Just wipe the tears from my eyes [Chorus] Mother, can you see me now Am I everything you told me I could be Mother, can you see me now Am I everything you told me I could be I know you’re still a world away from me But I’m trying every day Trying so hard, every day To make you proud of me [Outro] But I’m trying every day Trying so hard
