[Instrumental] [Verse 1] Momma once said “Look at the sky, ask for protection” “For the stars are guidance” “They’ll always show direction” I used to count them one by one Before I went to sleep Now I don’t look up anymore The sky is not for me [Pre-Chorus] She told me night would keep me safe Under its quiet light But something changed above our heads The dark no longer hides [Chorus] When the sky falls Where do children run? When the stars go silent And the night won’t come When the sky falls Who will hear our call? If the thing that watched above us Wants to end us all [Verse 2] Momma still says “Close your eyes and don’t be afraid” “Pray a little softer” “Maybe we’ll be saved” But I can hear the shaking air It’s louder than her voice And every time she says “we’re safe” It doesn’t feel like choice [Pre-Chorus] I tried to find a single star The way I used to do But all I saw was flashing light That never once felt true [Chorus] When the sky falls Where do children run? When the stars go silent And the night won’t come When the sky falls Who will hear our call? If the thing that watched above us Wants to end us all [Bridge] If I could ask the sky one thing I’d ask it not to break I’d give it all my dreams and toys For just one night of safe Did all the stars just run away? Did someone take their place? Or did they watch us disappear And turn their glowing face? [Solo, Hammond Keyboard, drums] [Final Chorus] When the sky falls Where do children run? When the stars go silent And the night won’t come When the sky falls I still hear her say “Look above for something kind” But I just turn away [Outro] Momma once said “Look at the sky, ask for protection” But now I keep my eyes down low And pray in a new direction
