You're Not There

This song came on the radio when I was in the car the other night. It seems like the perspective of it is a man losing his mom, but there are parts of it that make me think of our situation.

 

You're Not There

by Lukas Graham

 

I only got you in my stories

And you know I tell them right

I remember you and I, when I'm awake at night

So give it up for fallen glory

I never got to say goodbye

I wish I could ask you for just a bit more time

 

Every step I take, you used to lead the way

Now I'm terrified to face it on my own

 

You're not there

To celebrate the man that you made

You're not there

To share in my success and mistakes

Is it fair?

You'll never know the person I'll be

You're not there

With me

 

Though I know that you're not there

I still write you all these songs

It's like you got the right to know what's going on

As I struggle to remember how you used to look and sound

At times I still think I can spot you in the crowd

 

Every step I take, you used to lead the way

And now I'm terrified to face it on my own

 

You're not there

To celebrate the man that you made

You're not there

To share in my success and mistakes

Is it fair?

You'll never know the person I'll be

You're not there

With me

 

Time can heal your wounds if you're strong and standing tall

I've been doing all of that, it didn't help at all

They say, "You'll grow older, and it'll get better still."

Yes, I will, but no, it won't

They don't get it, 'cause

 

You're not there

To celebrate the man that you made

You're not there

To share in my success and mistakes

Is it fair?

You'll never know the person I'll be

You're not there

With me