[Verse] The echoes of laughter linger low In halls where light refuses to glow His room holds toys that gather dust And shadows fall where heart once trust [Verse 2] Twelve summers gone a lifetime brief Now each sunrise is bound by grief I hold your picture close at night In dreams where stars retain their light [Chorus] I must stand tall through endless pain Broken by loss in this cold rain Love’s a weight that pulls me apart But I'll carry you within my heart [Verse 3] The swings still move on empty air Whispers of playtime everywhere Footsteps that fade on quiet strands Hands that no longer touch my hands [Bridge] But strength I find in memories dear In every tear a smile appears For in this sorrow’s cruel embrace I see reflections of your face [Verse 4] Time may steal my weary frame But it can't erase your name In every dawn and dusk you glow My little warrior I won't let go
