Lamentation

Haven't you heard about me!? Talema Rover! (Verse 1) Sunshine on my face, but a storm in my soul News came crashing, a story yet untold Your laughter fading, a future growing cold Miles away from you, a dream I couldn't hold (Pre-Chorus) Stretched every penny, but the well ran dry "Job wanted" signs mocked me as I passed them by Even if I'd flown, what could my presence buy? Another empty plate, another tearful sigh (Chorus) So I smile on the surface, a mask I create A heart that's hollow, a rhythm out of place Every path a dead end, leading to a locked gate I let you down, Dad, and the weight is too great Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! (Verse 2) Thought of Mom and siblings, their grief a swirling sea Wished I could be their anchor, set their spirits free But I was adrift, lost in a foreign memory Powerless to heal, a love meant to be (Pre-Chorus) The miles stretched like an ocean, endless and wide Your final moments, a picture I couldn't hide Guilt, a heavy burden, a burden I couldn't confide Tears refused to fall, a river running dry inside (Chorus) So I smile on the surface, a mask I create A heart that's hollow, a rhythm out of place Every path a dead end,I let you down, Dad, and the weight is too great Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! (Chorus) So I smile on the surface, a mask I create A heart that's hollow, a rhythm out of place Every path a dead end, leading to a locked gate I let you down, Dad, and the weight is too great Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! (Bridge) No final embrace, no secrets whispered near No memory to cherish, just a heart filled with fear Forgive me, Mom, for the shoulder I couldn't be there In your darkest hour, the one who wasn't there to care (Chorus) So I smile on the surface, a mask I create A heart that's hollow, a rhythm out of place Every path a dead end, leading to a locked gate I let you down, Dad, and the weight is too great (Outro) But in the silence, I hear your voice, warm and low "Rise up, my child, let your spirit flow" Though tears may not fall, my love will always grow Dad, wherever you are, I'll never let go Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm! Mmmm!