By your side (reprise)

“By Your Side (Reprise - Deepened)

(Lily and her sister, in a quiet, emotionally charged moment)

(Whispering, barely holding back tears)

Whose side are you on?

I can’t feel the ground beneath me, it’s all gone.

Everyone’s against me, even him,

My world is slipping, falling dim.

They say to let go, to end it all,

But my heart’s still screaming, can’t you hear the call?

I want this child, I want to believe,

But it’s too much, and I can’t even grieve.

(Soft, but with an undercurrent of calm strength)

Lily, you know you don’t have to ask,

I’ve always been here, through every mask.

I’ve watched you fight, I’ve watched you fall,

But you’ve never been alone, not through it all.

(Lily almost pleading, sister’s voice reassuring)

If you want this child, I’ll help you fight,

I’ll be your strength, I’ll hold you tight.

I’ll help you raise them, I’ll help you cry,

You won’t be alone, I’ll never say goodbye.

(Lily sobbing quietly, sister continues)

You’re not alone, you’re not alone,

When the world’s too heavy, we’ll carry it home.

You’re not alone, you’re not alone,

I’ll be by your side, you’ll never face it alone.

(Crying, overwhelmed)

But they’re all against me, they want me to break,

They say it’s too much, that I can’t take the weight.

My husband’s gone cold, my best friend’s silent,

I’m drowning in doubt, I feel so violent.

I don’t know if I can do this,

I don’t know if I’m strong enough to resist.

What if I fail them, what if I break?

Can I raise this child, or will I make a mistake?

(Firm, confident, yet gentle)

You’ve always been strong, you’ve always fought,

And no one knows you like I’ve been taught.

I’ll never leave you, I’ll never turn away,

You’re my sister, and I’ll always stay.

Langdon’s too young to understand,

But I’ll hold your hand, we’ll make a stand.

You won’t face this alone, I’ll walk beside you,

Whatever comes, whatever you do.

(Singing softly but firmly, as a promise)

If you want this child, I’ll help you fight,

I’ll be your strength, I’ll hold you tight.

I’ll help you raise them, I’ll help you cry,

You won’t be alone, I’ll never say goodbye.

(Lily’s voice trembling but reassured by her sister’s strength)

You’re not alone, you’re not alone,

When the world’s too heavy, we’ll carry it home.

You’re not alone, you’re not alone,

I’ll be by your side, you’ll never face it alone.

(Sobbing, but with a hint of resolve)

I don’t know if I can, I don’t know what to do,

But I can’t imagine life without this, too.

(Softly but firmly, full of love)

Whatever you choose, I’ll stand with you

You’re not alone in this, we’ll see it through

(Quiet, tender, like a lullaby)

By your side, always by your side, through the storms, through the tide.

You’re not alone, you’re not alone,

I’ll be here we’ll make it our own