Testing the Strong Ones - Copeland

There’s an angel by your hospital bed

desparate to hear his name on your breath

As he looks down you’re not making a sound

Open your eyes and look at me

I’ll bring to you whatever you need

I’ll tell you I’m sorry that I can’t take this pain away from you

I’d put it on my own body if I knew how to, can’t you see?

I’ve got to bust you out of here somehow

I’ve never seen your heart this tired

I’ve never seen your spirit held down

I know that you say, «this is what you get for being a bad child.»

But I know this will be your reward in just a little while

It’s testing the strong ones

It’s scarring the beautiful ones

It’s holding the loved ones one last time