
life's bright ray
(Verse 1 - Sung with a raw, heartfelt tone, filled with emotion) Hey son, it's your old mum, speaking from the heart. Life threw us some real curveballs, right from the very beginning. Leaving you behind, it wasn't because I didn't care, believe me. I was fighting my own demons, carrying a weight that felt too heavy to bear. (Pre-Chorus - Sung with a pleading tone, reaching out) You probably questioned some of my choices, wondered why I did what I did. But I was just trying to shield you, keep you away from the darkness that I couldn't seem to shake. I didn't want you to end up carrying the same scars from my past. So please, hear my story, son, in this song that I hope will last. (Chorus - Sung with strength and conviction, voice rising) This is my letter to you, put into words and music. I'm explaining the choices that felt like they were made in another lifetime. You've got to be stronger, son, you have to break free from this cycle. Live your own life, the way you want to, and let your own story unfold. (Verse 2 - Sung with a mix of regret and longing) I couldn't stand to watch you suffer, to see you go down the same rough path. I had to break this chain, for real, so you wouldn't get hurt by it. You deserve all the sunshine, the laughter, and the bright parts of life. Not the shadows that haunted me through all those long, lonely nights. (Pre-Chorus - Sung with a pleading tone, reaching out) I wanted to block out the pain, the mess, and the struggles. My goal was to build a better future for you, a place where you could truly thrive. You're my legacy, my reason for everything, my purpose in this world. Seeing you succeed, rise above it all, and finally be free – that's what matters most. (Chorus - Sung with strength and conviction, voice rising) This is my letter to you, put into words and music. I'm explaining the choices that felt like they were made in another lifetime. You've got to be stronger, son, you have to break free from this cycle. Live your own life, the way you want to, and let your own story unfold. (Bridge - Sung with vulnerability and hope, almost a whisper) Please forgive the hurt, the confusion, and the tears. It all came from a place of love, from trying to protect you from my fears. I truly hope you understand. Spread your wings now, and take flight. Soar through your life, guided by the brightest light. (Chorus - Sung with strength and conviction, voice rising) This is my letter to you, put into words and music. I'm explaining the choices that felt like they were made in another lifetime. You've got to be stronger, son, you have to break free from this cycle. Live your own life, the way you want to, and let your own story unfold. (Outro - Sung with a gentle, reassuring lullaby quality) So here's my song, my letter, my promise to you. I'll be guiding you, protecting you, always here and now. Every step you take, know that I'm with you, can't you feel it? Ride this journey of love, together, forever.

