Austen - As It Is

All the stories my father told

They spoke of your golden heart

Now the air in the room is cold

As your memories fall apart

(You fear the silence)

So I keep the words coming

(You only remember that)

Once all the clocks stop running

(We might expect it)

But my heart’s still filled with dread

And words I never said

(Words I never said)

Give me strength to see you weak

'Cause I can’t bear to let you leave

I know you’re tired, but please don’t sleep

'Cause I can’t bear to let you leave

You’ve been claimed by your suffering

Sinking deeper in your pain

If you made a recovery

Could you ever be the same?

(You fear the silence)

So I keep the words coming

(You only remember that)

Once all the clocks stop running

(We might expect it)

But my heart’s still filled with dread

And words I never said

(Words I never said)

Give me strength to see you weak

'Cause I can’t bear to let you leave

I know you’re tired, but please don’t sleep

'Cause I can’t bear to let you leave

I tower over your hospital bed

Like you used to with me

I tower over your hospital bed

Like you used to…

Strength to see you weak

'Cause I can’t bear to let you leave

Give me strength to see you weak

'Cause I can’t bear to let you leave

I know you’re tired, but please don’t sleep

'Cause I can’t bear to let you, bear to let you leave