Arms to far

I still remember your tiny hand in mine

Midnight feedings, lullabies, the way you’d shine

I gave you wings, I let you fly

But now your silence cuts me like a lie

You walk like I don’t know your name

Like I’m just a shadow in your frame

But baby, I still see that little boy

Behind the man who’s pushing me away

I don’t need every call or text

But damn, I need a little less neglect

You’re my blood, my breath, my broken heart

And I’d love you still if we were worlds apart

But you shut me out like I did you wrong

And I don’t know where I belong

I reach, but your arms are too far

Still, I love you just the way you are

Even if you leave me in the dark

You’re my son… but you’re keeping me

At a distance

I smile at your guarded eyes and walls

Pretend I’m fine when you never call

You’ve got your reasons, maybe scars

But I wish you’d just show me where they are

I’m not here to hold you back

I only want to help you stay on track

But love feels more like walking on glass

When I can’t even ask about your past

It’s not a leash, it’s just a light

You can turn it off, but I’ll still fight

You’re my blood, my breath, my broken heart

And I’d love you still if we were worlds apart

But you shut me out like I did you wrong

And I don’t know where I belong

I reach, but your arms are too far

Still, I love you just the way you are

Even if you leave me in the dark

You’re my son… but you’re keeping me

At a distance

[Bridge] (soft and vulnerable)

Every mile, every year,

I’m still right here

You don’t have to talk,

Just let me near

I won’t break, I won’t pry

But don’t let this love die

You’re my blood, my breath, my broken heart

And I’d love you still if we were worlds apart

Even if I’m never let inside

I’ll be waiting just beyond your pride

I reach, though your arms are too far

Still, I love you just the way you are

Even if you leave me in the dark

You’re my son…

And I’ll always be

Even at a distance