I remember when I held you in my hands

I couldn't stop staring at you

promised I'd be gentle as I can

and I think you promised, too



you'd look like you were sleeping

if your skin wasn't so cold

even though your heart's not beating

it's you I wanna hold



can I cradle you for a little while?

if you don't mind and they don't care

i bet you'd have your mother's smile

i see you have my messy hair



i know I'm too young to be a dad

but I'd have tried my best

it wouldn't have been all that bad

i think you'd be impressed



i don't have all the answers,

i can't tell you why

i never got to say "hello"

and you never said "goodbye"



let's just stay here a little longer

i promise that a little later

i'll be a little stronger