You know sometimes you write songs that you never want to be reminded of again, because they were written based on a particular episode or emotion you went through, and rehashing the song just brings back memories that you would rather leave forgotten?

Well, this is one such song. Not because it brings back painful memories or anything (well not this time anyway heh), but because..haha it's just too weird for me to imagine saying all this in person.

But i guess these are words that shouldnt be left unsaid, so yeah i want to honour the one i actually wrote it for.. (i was invited to sing at another church today and it was easier singing this to a bunch of strangers than to my own mum!)

I sure hope no one makes an embarrassingly big deal out of it or reminds me of it again, or of how cheesy it is! Here's to you, mum..

Verse 1:
As I try to find the words to thank you
My mind it draws a blank
It's just so easy to take for granted
Someone who's always been there
But now I've come to see
The sacrifices you made for me
And the rejection you got in return
If I've ever hurt you mum, I'm sorry
You know you mean so much to me

Chorus:
Mum, I love you
Mum, I care
I know I wouldnt be the same without you
Thanks for always being there
And though I know I'm not the best of girls sometimes
When patience runs thin, when tempers flare
Your love for me has never changed
Thanks for your never-ending care

Verse 2:
Now as life rhymes to grinding rhythms
And wheels run into neglect
It's still so easy to take for granted
Someone who's always been there
But along this journey
And each step you've given me
Your silent wings have carried me
If I've never thanked you mum, I'm sorry
Without you where would I be