Fifth Of May

Something 'bout the light breeze on the Fifth of May

Takes me back to the bedroom where I was raised

With the out of tune piano that mended all my heartbreaks

I wrote my first songs ever here while you just listened as I played

Nostalgia trickles down my face

onto your letter for me before you went away it said

"When I was young like you

I was tough like you

and I fought like you

but I hope it's easier for you;

I wasn’t as loved as a daughter

But as a mother oh I knew

No matter what I’d save the very best for you”

Dad hair is thinner and greyer by the day

But rest assured he’s healthy and in a happy state

Our house is so old though he never wants to renovate

But I guess it’s great the place has always stayed the same

Suddenly nostalgia trickles down my face

And on the fifth of May I thought of what you used to say

"When I was young like you

I was tough like you

and I fought like you

but I hope it's easier for you;

I wasn't as loved as a daughter

But as a mother oh I knew

No matter what I’d save the very best for you”

Even though you’re not here anymore

Empty house dusty frames and rusty doors

Every year on this birthday of yours

I feel you here Beside me

When you were young like me

You were tough for me

and you fought for me

and it wasn’t as easy as can be

You loved both your daughters

And there is one thing that holds true

I found very best in me because of you

And in your final weeks

You were tough as can be

and you fought for you

Against all the pain you went through

With every changing chapter

You’re still my rock my strength my truth

I found very best in me because of you

One day I'll try to be a mom as great as you