I Once Knew

I once knew a woman who tried to keep going

Who made more of life than what she had been dealt

A woman who raised a city of children

Who never got back or got asked how she felt

I once knew a woman who had a laugh just like thunder

And hands that can wipe away anyone's tears

A women's whose life wasn't measured by time

Who stayed the same age despite passing years

So look bright, so look strong

Act the unbeatable part you once played

So hold tight, so hold on

Hold fast to the delicate future you made

Cause as I'm getting older

I'm finding the holes

I never wanted to see

So hold on, hold fast, hold tighter for me

I once knew a woman who would take me to breakfast

Who taught me that I could mix ketchup with eggs

I once knew a woman who saw all my moments

Who taught me to sing and to stand on both legs

I once knew a woman not scared to be challenged

Embracing all chances although she could fail

And when she fell down she would always get up

I wasn't afraid, I knew she'd prevail

So look bright, so look strong

Act the unbeatable part you once played

So hold tight, so hold on

Hold fast to the delicate future you made

Cause as I'm getting older

I'm finding the holes

I never wanted to see

So hold on, hold fast, hold tighter for me

I don't have to leave I can stay by your side

What can I do so you're able to see

That I won't ever try without you there to catch me

So please be the woman I need you to be.

Don't cry, and act strong

Be the unbeatable part you once played

So just try and hold on

Everything's fine mom, you cant be afraid

So hold on, hold fast, hold tighter for me