[Verse] In the darkness she hides Mother's love so strong Sacrificed it all Just to keep me from the wrong Alcohol and cigarettes Her refuge in despair She carried all the burdens So I wouldn't have to bear [Verse] Through the tears she smiled Painted on her face Every sip she took Another piece of her grace She shielded me from pain With her fragile disguise Sacrificed her own self To make sure I would rise [Chorus] Shadows of sacrifice In the depths of her soul She held back the storm So I could feel whole In every drop of sorrow She found strength anew My hurtful mother Staying strong for me and you
