You're sleeping, son, i know
But really this can't wait
I wanted to explain before it gets too late

For your mother and me, love has finally died
This is no happy home, but god knows how i've tried


Because you're all i have, my boy
You are my life, my pride, my joy
And if i stay, i stay because of you, my boy


I know it's hard to understand
Why did we ever stop

We're more like strangers now
Each acting out a part


I have laughed, i have cried
I have lost every game
Taking all that i can take

But i'll stay just the same

Because you're all i have, my boy

You are my life, my pride, my joy
And if i stay, i stay because of you, my boy


Sleep on, you haven't heard a word
Perhaps it's just as well
Why spoil your little dreams

Why put you through that hell

Life is no fairy tale as one day you will know

But now you're just a child
I'll stay here and watch you grow


Because you're all i have, my boy
You are my life, my pride, my joy
And if i stay, i stay because of you, my boy

(repeat to fade...)