The Child in Me Says, "Why?

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You left your paper boat beside the sink One blue crayon tucked beneath the chair I found your question folded in the crease: Why does a heart keep holding what’s not there? [Chorus] The child in me says, “Why?” Why did the summer close its door? Why do I still look for your coat When I know you’re coming home no more? The child in me says, “Why?” And I have no answer that feels true So I sit beside that little voice And let it ask what it needs to [Verse 2] The hallway keeps the height marks on the wall A pencil line from every growing year I trace the smallest one with careful hands And tell that younger heart I’m here [Chorus] The child in me says, “Why?” Why did the summer close its door? Why do I still look for your coat When I know you’re coming home no more? The child in me says, “Why?” And I have no answer that feels true So I sit beside that little voice And let it ask what it needs to [Bridge] Maybe we don’t heal by making sense Maybe we just stay until the fear has passed I’ll keep the porch light in my own two hands And give that child a place to rest at last [Final Chorus] The child in me says, “Why?” I hold her close and don’t look away Some questions need a little room Some hearts take time to learn to stay The child in me says, “Why?” I answer softly, “I’m with you” And sit beside that little voice Until the morning comes through [Outro] You can ask me once again I’ll still be here