JFK

Yeah... it's Ellis Dior

For my mama, Jill Keener

This one's forever...

I remember every night you tried to keep me straight

But I was young, so reckless, always ran the other way

Packed my bags too early, thought I knew what life was

Didn't see the weight you carried, didn't see the kind of love

Now I'm standing by the water, where we used to sit and talk

I still hear your voice in echoes every time I walk

I know I made it harder, I know I let you down

But your strength became the fire that still keeps me around

And now I see, through every tear

Your love still whispers, it's pulling me near

Even when I stumbled, even when I strayed

I feel your heartbeat every single day

Whatever you were searching for, I hope you found it

I couldn't always be there when you needed, yeah, I fucked it

If I could turn it back again, I'd hold your hand, no pretend

Whatever you went chasing, I pray it brought you peace in the end

No one loves the way you did, it's carved into my soul

All the lessons that you gave me made a broken boy feel whole

I see you in the sunlight, I hear you in the rain

I'd give up every stage I touch to bring you back again

I remember all the silence when I pushed your voice aside

Now I'd trade the world away for one more night to make it right

I'm learning through the sorrow, I'm healing through the pain

And every song I write for you is proof your love remains

And now I see, through every tear

Your love still whispers, it's pulling me near

Even when I stumbled, even when I strayed

I feel your heartbeat every single day

Whatever you were searching for, I hope you found it

I couldn't always be there when you needed, yeah, I fucked it

If I could turn it back again, I'd hold your hand, no pretend

Whatever you went chasing, I pray it brought you peace in the end

Some scars never fade, some wounds stay the same

But your love's the only reason I can face another day

Picking up the pieces, I'm stronger 'cause of you