Story Behind The Song
My husband's mother died suddenly at the age of 54, and his grief at the loss was so overwhelming that it nearly tore us apart. This song is my plea for us to stay together despite my helplessness at being unable to help him.
Song Description
This song is about the power of grief at the loss of a loved one - grief so overpowering that can invade and tear apart two people who love each other.
| Song Length |
3:37 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Mother |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan, Kate Bush |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Wake Tomorrow Lyrics
Hang on tight it's happening / Your head in my lap and the tears run dry / We both know why / The strain of the moment is growing / You're well beyond break point but no one knows / Hold on baby, hold on
You try to fight you try to drive us apart
but I won't break down
If we barely hold together one more night,
the dark will fade to light
We could wake tomorrow / or We could die tonight
We could separate in sorrow / or suffer through the night Suddenly all the small things disappear from sight
We could wake tomorrow if we stay alive tonight
The woman who always knew best / The one who took care of you all your life / You lost her way too soon, indeed I can tell that you've lost all will, I can tell that there's no way to comfort you / You're pushing me away
You call the play to throw the game when it's hard
But I won't break down
So let me hold you together one more night
The dark will fade to light