Story Behind the Song
In 1992 my Dad past away, and nearly ten years after his death I wrote this song.
I had been dealing with how his life and death affected me and the people around me.
When the anniversary of his death in May of 1992 came, I found myself wanting to find a way to better deal with the memories of the past. Now that the song is done I can somehow put to rest any pain that I and my family carried for those last ten years in this song.
With this song I can express all Sadness felt over the years since he past away.
When thinking of my Dad now all I can feel is the love he had for me and his family.
We all still miss you Dad.
Love Mark
Lyrics
Sadness Darkens My Soul,
And I can’t let go…of the tears.
You’ve been gone for so long,
How did the days turn to years?
Questions are never answered,
If you hold them deep inside.
Was I the Son you always wanted,
And did you know that I still cry?
I can still remember the way things used to be.
If I could turn back the hands of time,
Would I do things differently?
And get to know you on the inside.
You know she spends her nights all-alone.
Just wishing you were there
It’s been years since you past on,
But she still knows that you care.
The vows that were once spoken,
She still holds them deep inside.
A promise that’s never been broken,
She never thought you’d make her cry.
She can still remember the way things used to be.
If she could turn back the hands of time,
Would she do things differently?
And would you wipe the tears from her eyes?
A family broken by heartache,
Holds together through the tears.
Lay to rest our father,
Your memory still holds us near.
I feel your smile warm my heart,
As I think back to the time.
When you held my child in your arms,
I could see the love in your eyes.
I can still remember the way things used to be.
If I could turn back the hands of time,
Would I do things differently?
And get to know you on the inside.
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