Arlindo's Song

You grew up without a father

And yet you set the example

For a loving and caring

Daddy and grandad

Always willing to sacrifice

Always fearless and strong

A perfect memory

Always aiming to live

Now it’s time to sleep

My mom is out

You’re telling me stories

So, I can laugh and sleep

It’s not fair, after everything you've been through

I wish I could have done something more

If you need a heart

I’ll give you mine

Can you hear me singing?

Can you see me crying?

Will you stop these tears from falling

Falling down around me

You were there suffering

You waited for me

I said I love you

And in the moment after, you were gone

I wish I could go back

To the day it all began

I miss you more and more each day

I won’t say goodbye

It’s not fair, after everything you've been through

I wish I could have done something more

If you need a heart

I’ll give you mine

I wish you were here today

Hugging me with your great arms

And with the biggest smile

I miss your smile every day

It’s not fair, after everything you've been through

I know now there’s no pain for you

If you need a heart

I’ll give you mine

One day I’ll see you again