Before I Speak

Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say

Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say

Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say
Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say

I shut the door; I'm on my own
My phone lies heavy in my hand
My phone lies heavy in my hand
I type "I'm fine," then clear the screen
I don't know where to start
I haven't told a soul I'm tired
I smile before they ask
Father, hear the breath between
The words I can't get past

Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say
Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say

I called my mother in the morning
She said, "My child, how are you?"
This time I didn't say, "I'm fine"
I said, "Mama, I'm so tired"
She didn't ask me to be strong
She stayed and let me cry
Father, through her quiet voice
Your love was on the line

I thought that I was on my own
But You were always near
I thought Your answer would be thunder
It came: "I'm here. Take your time."
Father, I am here
I have nothing left to hide

Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say
Before I speak a word
What I cannot say
Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
Father, You already know
What I cannot say
Before I speak a word
You hear me, You hear me
Father, You already know
What I cannot say

Before we speak a word
You hear us, You hear us
Father, You already know
What we cannot say

Before I speak a word
You hear me
Father...