Lyrics
Verse 1
Mom, look at me I’m right here, don’t be scared Even as the seconds fade I’ll stay with you, I swear Your eyes still try to protect me Like you’ve always done Even now you’re the brave one When the night has just begun The room is full of quiet sounds Machines and breathing slow You say “I’m okay, don’t worry” Even when we both know And I pretend that I believe it Just to see you smile again
Chorus
If you have to go Go with a smile I’ll carry your light Through every mile If this is the end I need you to know I loved you to the very last And I’ll love you after you go
Interlude
(Ooh)
Verse 2
Christmas lights in a hospital room Not the way it used to be Your hand is shaking in my own But you’re still comforting me You talk about the simple days The laughter, us, our home Like love is bigger than the fear Of facing this alone Your breathing slows, the moment’s near I feel it in the air And instead of only panic There’s a courage in your stare You taught me how to love Even when it hurts this way
Chorus
If you have to go Go with a smile I’ll carry your light Through every mile If this is goodbye Please hear me say You gave me everything I am I’ll be okay
Bridge – soft, almost smiling
You say “don’t cry for me” Like you’re still my mom Protecting me one last time Before the silence comes
Bridge – rise
If the end is just a door Then open it in peace You live inside of every love I’ll ever keep
Final Chorus
If you have to go I’ll let you go Not because I’m strong But because I love you so You earned your rest I’ll carry on With tears, yes But smiling when I say your name
Outro
Mom… Thank you I love you