[Hook]
I recall
A time when you and I would talk a little more
To each other face to face through love and war
When I knew there'd always be an open door
For me

[Verse 1]
But I know
That home is just some place I always leave behind
It's with me everywhere I go when I close my eyes
I know someday I'll catch you in the by and by
I know, I know

[Chorus 1]
Dear mother
I know I have been away for far too long
Dear mother
Hope you understand it
When you hear this song
Cause you taught me how to be right in a world gone wrong
Gone wrong

[Verse 2]
But it ain't
Ain't how long you live it's how you live your life
Burn bright until the grave
Don't shy away from the light
Cause I won't waste my days
I will use my time
My time, my time
[Chorus 2]
Dear father
I know I have been away for far too long
Dear father
I know you'll understand it
When you hear this song
Cause you taught me how to be right in a world gone wrong
Gone wrong

[Hook]
I recall
A time when you and I would talk a little more
To each other face to face through love and war
Well I hope there will always be an open door
For me