In the Silence

[Verse] Heartbeats echo in the quiet room Tears like rain fall, hearts in full gloom Fightin' for air, clutch dreams in the breeze Little warrior slumbers, pain won't cease [Verse 2] Momma's holdin', whisperin’ my dear Pops hides his sorrow, hates the fear Nurses rush in, machines hum low Memories flash, from birth to this show [Chorus] Why the angels come callin' so soon? Stars above fade, bask in the moon Silent prayer, we want more time Tick-tock’s cruel, hear the chime [Verse 3] Readin' stories, bedtime tales Hero’s journey, epic travails Wishin' on stars, those dreams we've wrought Fragile moments, lessons love taught [Verse 4] Bitterness creeps like shadows in night Held so tight, knuckles pure white Search for comfort, ain't none here Only echoes, only tears [Bridge] Doctors' words, silent thunder cracks Life's too short, no takin' it back Love eternal, binds the soul Even parting, we ain't never whole