I'm Still Right Here

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Hey Mom, I know you’re hurting, And I know you wonder why, I wish that I could hold you, And wipe the tears you cry. I know the house feels different, And the silence seems so loud, But I’m safe here in the arms of Heaven, And I’m watching over you now. I see you with your coffee, On the couch where we would stay, Talking ‘bout a little of nothing, Till the night turned into day. And Mom, I hope you know those moments, Meant the whole wide world to me, You thought you were just being my mama, But you were everything I’d need. [Chorus] So don’t think that you’ve lost me, When you look up at the sky, I’m in the waves upon the shoreline, Where the gulls and seabirds fly. I’m in the breeze across Lac Lake, Where the evening waters shine, And when you find a little seashell, Know I’m right there by your side. I know you wish we had forever, And I wish we had that too, But Heaven’s holding me safely, While my love stays there with you. [Verse 2] Hey Sis, I know you’re missing, All the things we used to do, Even all those little arguments, I’d give anything for a few. Remember when it was just us three, Taking on this great big world? You were never just my sister, You’ll always be my favorite girl. And Steve, I hope you know it, You were more than just a name, You stepped into our family, And nothing stayed the same. You gave me something special, A dad I got to call my own, And I hope you know how thankful I am, For the love you brought our home. [Chorus] So don’t think that you’ve lost me, When you look up at the sky, I’m in the waves upon the shoreline, Where the gulls and seabirds fly. I’m in the breeze across Lac Lake, Where the evening waters shine, And when you find a little seashell, Know I’m right there by your side. I know you wish we had forever, And I wish we had that too, But Heaven’s holding me safely, While my love stays there with you. [Verse 3] Hey Mom, I still remember, All the jokes that made you groan, The random texts and TikToks, And the laughter in our home. And if a duck shows up tomorrow, Well, you know just what to say, “Don’t kill another Gary,” And let a little laughter stay. And if somebody’s eating dinner, Without protein on their plate, You can laugh and say, “Now Carter, Would’ve had something to say.” Don’t be afraid to smile again, Or tell the stories that we made, ’Cause every time you laugh together, A little piece of me remains. [Bridge – Emotional Build] I know there are so many questions, And some answers you may never find, But please don’t let my final moment, Be the way you hold my life in mind. Remember fishing in the sunshine, The football field beneath my feet, The gym, the hunts, the music playing, And the friends I’d stop to meet. Remember how I loved my people, How I’d hug you just because, Remember all the ordinary moments, And how extraordinary they were to us. And Mom, you don’t have to be strong, Every second of every day, You can cry and you can miss me, You can say the things you need to say. I know you’d give up anything, For one more morning side by side, But I carry all your love with me, And that love will never die. [Final Chorus – Powerful, Then Soft] So don’t think that you’ve lost me, When you look up at the sky, I’m in the waves upon the shoreline, And the stars that fill the night. I’m in the breeze across Lac Lake, And the sunshine on your face, In every seashell that you gather, And every memory time can’t erase. And when you wonder if I’m safe now, When the nights feel cold and long, Just imagine me in Heaven, Where there’s peace and nothing wrong. I know you wish we had forever, And I wish we had that too, But Heaven’s holding me safely, And I’ll always love you. [Outro – Soft Spoken/Sung] Hey Mom… Have your coffee, stay awhile. Tell one of my dumb jokes, And let yourself smile. Hey Sis… Keep chasing all your dreams. I’ll always be your brother, Even if I’m somewhere you can’t see. And Steve… Thanks for being Dad to me. When the sun goes down on Lac Lake, And the whole world settles still, I hope you feel the love I left you… Because, Mom… I always will. Love, Carter.