Family Shades

[Verse] In the family light and shade Stories told and roles we play Whispers echo in the night Unspoken rules so out of sight [Verse 2] Sister’s dreams fly high and bold Brother’s path is paved with gold Parents’ pride a heavy chain Burning bright but not the same [Chorus] Family shades family ties Heartfelt cries in silent skies Hopes and dreams in different eyes Family shades so hard to rise [Verse 3] Grandma's tales of yesteryear Fears and hopes so crystal clear Change is feared and love is tried Underneath we hide our pride [Verse 4] Holidays and empty seats Lost in echoes of old beats Bias walks in shadows’ stride Carrying pain we all denied [Chorus] Family shades family ties Heartfelt cries in silent skies Hopes and dreams in different eyes Family shades so hard to rise