I knew you'd die when you told me not to be mad
When my father someday falls for somebody else
You were always realistic without losing your hope
Wish you had told me how to do so
Made me independent so I can handle myself
But that doesn't mean that I don't need you holding my hand

Can you please tell me, that I'm strong enough?
Can you please help me to not give up?
Can you see me when I'm hurting and crying all night?
Because you aren't longer by my side
Had a real chance to say goodbye
But I didn't because my heart denied
That I'd be losing you

I always imagined that you'd stand by my side
When I'm walking down the isle as a bride
Thought I could call you when my child cries all night
Thought your hair would be gray by the time you die
Loved the idea of you reading the book I wrote
Is it worth writing or is it not
When you can't a read a single word

Can you please tell me, that I'm strong enough?
Can you please help me to not give up?
Can you see me when I'm hurting and crying all night?
Because you aren't longer by my side
Had a real chance to say goodbye
But I didn't because my heart denied
That I'd be losing you

Now I'm a child that needs to act grown up
I'm a bigger sister who takes a part of the mother too
And I really need an anchor
But my anchor was always you

Can you please tell me, that I'm strong enough?
Can you please help me to not give up?
Can you see me when I'm hurting and crying all night?
Because you aren't longer by my side
Had a real chance to say goodbye
But I didn't because my heart denied
That I'd be losing you