Half Of Me

I'm folding up the clothes you used to wear

I still can smell the perfume in the air

The house is silent, dusty and cold

I'm reading through the stories that you told

I tried to make the coffee just like you

But it tastes a little bitter, nothing new

They say that time will heal the heavy heart

But I don't even know where I should start

I walk passed the hallway mirror on the wall

And I stop, 'cause I think I heard you call

But it's just my reflection looking back

And suddenly I realize what I lack

You're gone, but you're not really gone

You're the melody inside my morning song

When I look into the mirror, I'm surprised

'Cause I'm looking at the world through your eyes

Yeah, the way I laugh, the way I stand

The shape of the fingers on my hand

I know you're resting, I know you're free

But Momma, you are still the better half of me.

I catch myself saying the things you said

"Clean your room" and "Make your bed"

I used to roll my eyes when I was young

Now those words are rolling off my tongue

I hope that I can be the man you raised

I hope that I can navigate the maze

I promise I will keep the fire bright

I'll talk to you before I sleep at night

You're gone, but you're not really gone

You're the melody inside my morning song

When I look into the mirror, I'm surprised

'Cause I'm looking at the world through your eyes

Yeah, the way I laugh, the way I stand

The shape of the fingers on my hand

I know you're resting, I know you're free

But Momma, you are still the better half of me.

I know I have to let you go!

I know I have to grow!

But God, I miss you so!

Yeah, I miss you so!

I miss you, Momma!

You're gone, but you're not really gone

You're the melody inside my morning song

When I look into the mirror, I'm surprised

'Cause I'm looking at the world through your eyes

Yeah, the way I laugh, the way I stand

The shape of the fingers on my hand

I know you're resting, I know you're free

But Momma, you are still the better half of me.

Half of me.

You're every part of me.

I'll see you soon.

Sleep well.