to my dearest mother
i know i'm not the best daughter
i don't talk to you enough
i don't tell you that i love you enough

i usually act like i don't care
even though i hate it when you're not there
i wish that i wasn't so stubborn
and that i could simply say that i love you

i appreciate everything that you do for me
i know you put in your heart and soul for me
although i can never seem to tell you
but i really, with everything i have, love you

i can't imagine how you must feel
seeing your daughter cry
and knowing that there's nothing much you can do
except just keep repeating "i love you"

i always wish i could take all your pain away
it kills me each time you don't want to stay
i just can't imagine a life without you
my dearest mother, i love you

you're the prettiest lady in the whole wide world
and your singing is the best i've ever heard
please forgive me for everything i do
i just want you to know that i really love you