Just A Little More Time

[VERSE 1] Laying in bed, racing thoughts in my head Close my eyes, see the faces of the dead Too many gone, way too young Echoes of the past still ringing in my lungs Now I’m staring at the dark again Wondering how this story ends When’s my last step, my last breath When does silence finally take what’s left [VERSE 2] Doctor said, “Your heart’s failing now” Said it simple, but I don’t know how To face the fear, to take that ride When I’ve watched too many fade and die Held their hands, waited by their side Heard the silence when they slipped away that night Phone calls I never wanted to hear Now it feels like that ending’s near [CHORUS] Tomorrow isn’t promised, I can feel it now Dear Grim Reaper, won’t you slow it down I’m not ready, I’m not ready to go Just a little more time, that’s all I’m asking for I used to wish that I would fade away But now I’m begging just for one more day If the light goes dark, don’t let me fall alone Help me find my way back home [VERSE 3] My dad was 46, my mom was 51 My cousin 18, barely begun My uncle 62, my best friend 37 Now I’m fighting just to make it past 41 Everyone says I’ll be alright Maybe they’re wrong, maybe they’re right But every night I’m wide awake Trying not to feel my body break [BRIDGE – stripped down, emotional] What comes next, where do I go Heaven above or flames below Will I see the ones I’ve lost Or just drift away in the unknown So if I’ve got words left in me Let ‘em mean something honestly If you love someone, say it now Before time don’t allow [FINAL CHORUS – bigger, full band] Tomorrow isn’t promised, hear me now Dear Grim Reaper, don’t take me out I’m still fighting, I’m still here Still got love, still got fear If the night comes crashing in Will you hold my hand through it Don’t let go, don’t let me fade Not before I’ve truly lived [OUTRO – soft piano + ambient fade] Life’s too short, I see it clear Every breath just brings me here If today’s all I’ve got to give Then I’m gonna learn to live