“No Answer to Give”
Genre: Heartfelt piano ballad / acoustic soul
[Verse 1]
I used to dream of a love like this,
A steady hand, a forever kiss.
And when he came, it felt so right—
A spark that lit my darkest nights.
But loving him meant facing storms,
From the ones who swore I didn’t belong.
I wore the dress, I took his name,
But still they look at me with shame.
[Pre-Chorus]
The sister clings to yesterday,
To the woman they all wanted to stay.
The mother swears I stole her son,
Like love is something I outrun.
[Chorus]
And I’ve got no answer to give
When my daughter asks why they don’t live
In her world, or even care—
Why they’re never, ever there.
I held her close while hearts stayed cold,
Raised her strong in what they won’t hold.
I’m breaking, but I still forgive…
Even when I’ve got
No answer to give.
[Verse 2]
The brother joined, the father too,
Turned their backs like strangers do.
Never asked how she’s grown,
Never called to bring her home.
But she’s got eyes just like her dad,
A laugh that could’ve made them glad.
And still they choose to look away,
Like we’re the price he had to pay.
[Pre-Chorus]
I wonder if they’ll ever see
The love he found when he chose me.
But I won’t beg, and I won’t plead—
I’ll give our girl all that she needs.
[Chorus]
But I’ve got no answer to give
When she wonders why they don’t forgive.
Why her name’s not said out loud,
Why she’s not part of their crowd.
I tuck her in with tear-stained grace,
Wishing they could see her face.
She deserves the world they won’t give—
And I’m still here with
No answer to give.
[Bridge]
One day she’ll ask, and I’ll be there,
Fighting back the broken air.
I’ll tell her, “Sweetheart, it’s not your fault.
Love can fail through no one’s call.”
[Final Chorus]
I’ve got no answer to give,
But I’ll show her how strong love is.
She won’t need their empty touch—
She’ll know her mama loves enough.
I’ll be the place where she belongs,
Even when the world feels wrong.
And when she cries, I’ll softly live
In the silence of
No answer to give.
[Outro]
She may never hear their names,
But I’ll hold her through the ache and flames.
And love her more than they ever did…
Even when I’ve got
No answer to give
