The Sadness in Her Eyes

*(Verse 1)* She wakes before the sunrise, moves so quiet through the halls Packs our bags, ties our laces, like she’s got no weight at all But I see the way her hands shake when she thinks no one can tell She hides it well, but I know her too well *(Pre-Chorus)* She hums a song while the world feels heavy Smiles through the pain, though her knees feel unsteady She carries us high, though she’s running on empty And I wonder, does she ever feel free? *(Chorus)* Mama, I see the sadness in your eyes Behind the love, behind the light You give your all, you break, you fall But still, you stand up tall Mama, I wish that you could see That you don’t have to bleed for me You hold the weight of the sky But I see the sadness in your eyes *(Verse 2)* Late at night, I hear the echoes of the battles in your mind Silent cries in the kitchen, when you think you're out of sight You brush my hair, say, “Don’t worry, baby, I’m just tired” But I know, oh, I know you’ve been wired too long *(Pre-Chorus)* You hum a song while the world feels heavy Smiles through the pain, though your knees feel unsteady You carry us high, though you're running on empty Mama, please, let yourself breathe *(Chorus)* Mama, I see the sadness in your eyes Behind the love, behind the light You give your all, you break, you fall But still, you stand up tall Mama, I wish that you could see That you don’t have to bleed for me You hold the weight of the sky But I see the sadness in your eyes *(Bridge)* You taught me love, you taught me grace But who will hold *you* when you start to break? You’re more than the battles you fight in the dark Mama, let me hold your heart *(Outro)* Mama, I see the sadness in your eyes But you don’t have to hide this time You gave your all, you gave your soul Now let me carry you home