Three More Before Morning

Lyrics

[Intro – Soft piano, distant church organ] Male voice, almost whispering: Dear God... I'm tired of being strong. I've buried pieces of myself That I'll never get back. [Children's Choir – Soft, angelic] Oh, don't cry... You're not alone... Even in darkness... You'll find your way home... [Verse 1 – Deep, broken male vocals] I watched my mama fade away, Cancer took her breath one day. I held her hand, I called her name, But heaven never answered the same. I wasn't ready to say goodbye, Still see her face when I close my eyes. I wish I could go back in time, Just one more hug, one more goodbye. I had so much left I wanted to say, But cancer stole those words away. And every night when the world gets still, I miss my mama more than I ever will. [Children's Choir – Gentle harmony] Mama's in heaven... Mama can hear... She's watching over you... She's always near... [Verse 2 – Piano grows, emotional vocals] Then came a love I thought would stay, But I made mistakes along the way. I had a queen, I had a home, But somehow I left her feeling alone. I won't pretend that I was right, I know my actions caused some nights. And now she's gone, and I'm to blame, I carry regret alongside her name. I wish she'd seen the man inside, The one who loved her, the one who tried. But some mistakes can't be undone, And some goodbyes don't come with one. [Church Choir – Powerful, gospel harmonies] Oh Lord, have mercy! He's carrying pain! He's fighting these battles! Again and again! [Chorus – Full church choir, emotional and powerful] How many mountains must I climb? How many storms before I find A little peace, a place to rest, A moment when life won't put me to the test? Every time I overcome one fight, Three more come before the morning light. I'm holding on, but I'm barely strong, Lord, tell me how much more can go wrong? [Children's Choir – Repeating softly behind lead] Keep holding on... Keep holding on... The night won't last forever... Keep holding on... [Verse 3 – Raw, almost spoken vocals] I learned to smile with a broken heart, To play the role, to play my part. I go to work, I pay my dues, But every day there's something new. One more problem, one more fight, One more reason to lose the light. I climb the hill, I touch the sky, Then three more mountains block my eyes. I ask myself what did I do? Why does life keep coming through? I never asked for a perfect life, Just one damn day without a fight. [Bridge – Piano only, intimate male vocal] Mama, if you hear me, I hope you're proud somehow. Your little boy is still fighting, Even if he's breaking down. And to the woman I once loved, I'm sorry for the things I've done. I wish that I could change the past, I wish that I had made our love last. [Children's Choir – Very soft, innocent voices] You're still somebody... You're still enough... Even when life gets hard... Don't give up... [Gospel Choir – Huge emotional crescendo] He may be broken, but he's standing! He may be hurting, but he's breathing! He's lost his mother, he's lost his love! But there's still a light shining above! [Final Chorus – Full orchestra, organ, choir and children's choir] How many mountains must I climb? How many tears before I find A little peace, a place to rest, A moment when life won't put me to the test? Every time I overcome one fight, Three more come before the morning light. But if I fall, I'll rise once more, I've walked through hell and still found the door. [Children's Choir – Repeating like a prayer] Keep holding on... Keep holding on... You're not forgotten... You're not alone... [Outro – Church choir slowly fading] Male voice, crying softly: I miss you, Mama... I'm sorry, my love... And God... I'm just asking for a little rest. [Children's Choir – Whispered final line] Heaven knows your name... [Full choir, one final sustained note] AMEN...