Carrying You

You don’t cry where anyone can see

You save your tears for when you’re alone

You wear your strength like armour for us

But I know that it’s heavy to hold

The house is full but there’s still a space

A silence no one dares to name

You keep on going like you always do

But nothing feels the same

You gave your whole life piece by piece

And never asked for anything

You’re my mum, you’re my dad

You’re every good thing I have

You held us up when you were breaking down

Still found a way to stand your ground

And I don’t say it enough, it’s true…

I don’t know who I’d be without you

If your world feels like it’s falling through

I’ll carry you… like you carried me

Seven lives you held so close

Seven hearts you helped to grow

You gave us more than you ever had

Gifts and love we never could repay

You lost sleep for our restless nights

And found hope in a dreamless day

Sacrificed the wishes in your chest

So we could find our way

You gave your whole life piece by piece

And never asked for anything

You’re my mum, you’re my dad

You’re every good thing I have

You held us up when you were breaking down

Still found a way to stand your ground

And I don’t say it enough, it’s true…

I don’t know who I’d be without you

If your world feels like it’s falling through

I’ll carry you… like you carried me

Let me be your shelter when the nights grow long

Let me lift your burdens for the times you’re not strong

I’ll walk beside you, never let you fall

You’ve given me everything, now I’ll give my all

You’re my mum, you’re my dad

You’re every good thing I have

You held us up when you were breaking down

Still found a way to stand your ground

And I don’t say it enough, it’s true…

I don’t know who I’d be without you

If your world feels like it’s falling through

I’ll carry you… like you carried meWhen your strength is fading fast

Lean on me, I’ll make it last

For everything you’ve given me

I am here… and I’ll carry you