Lyrics

She’s flown her flag at half mast
For the better part of the last
Decade and a half

Her sons so very proud
Of being clean again for now
But she hears his demons growl

As he eats his cake and laughs
Her heart gets cut in half
Wondering when it’ll all go bad

Last time he was out
She made herself a vow
To draw him clearer bounds

But the lines get overgrown
When there’s nothing that you won’t
Give your very own

Seeing through a mother’s eyes
Do the colors lose their bright?
Does it filter out the light?

Does it turn to black and white?
Is it like you’ve lost your sight?
Does it filter out the light?

Real love it can’t be earned
Don’t matter what’s returned
Some bonds just won’t burn

He might have stolen some of her life
Either way that part would die
At least he’s still alive

Yes she hoped for more than this
There’s no time to reminisce
Still working double shifts

Her goal ain’t changed a bit
Since she’d lay him in his crib
Just die before your kids