Father
In the quiet dark half past two AM
Memories linger I can’t pretend
I lie awake my heart’s in a spin
Countless thoughts I can’t comprehend
When I was young I thought you were unfair
Kept the best for him left me in despair
I resented you for being so severe
Now I know your love was always there
I still recall the snowy winter night
The bumpy stone road your bike’s gentle ride
Your warm back shielded me from wind and cold
A bowl of hot noodles my heart to uphold
As years went by we were far apart
Too many excuses too busy a heart
I pick up the phone but fall apart
Words stuck in my throat unspoken unsmart
You said “Come see me in Shanghai when school is done”
Little did I know it was our last one
I tried to give you the brightest sun
But you left me memories one by one
Watching you leave my heart starts to burn
A deep sore sadness I can’t discern
Please cherish what you have don’t let it slip away
Don’t let regret and guilt forever stay
Hold the one who loves you night and day
Let time slow down just a little stay
Tears flow like a fountain I can’t hold back
Roll down my cheeks along my jaw’s soft track
Choked up and speechless I break down and cry
Looking back I see your love through my eyes
You never spoke love yet gave all you own
Guarded my life though I’d never known
In silence I give all my tenderness deep
Still waters run quiet love that doesn’t seek
In silence I give all my tenderness deep
Still waters run quiet love that doesn’t seek