YOU GAVE ME LIFE 

During my Mother-in-law’s battle with cancer, the decision was made to put her on morphine to ease her suffering. Unfortunately by the time my wife was able to be by her Mother’s side it was too late. She was already incoherent. She was resting peacefully, but my wife was hoping for one last chance to speak to her Mother. To thank her maybe. To say good bye. To let her know how inspirational she was. I don’t know, but I do know, missing the opportunity for one last conversation with her Mother has left a giant hole in my wife’s heart. 

This song is about being at peace with the death of the ones we’ve lost in our lives.  

The song is made up of 4 verses and a lyrical bridge but no chorus. The title comes from the end of the out verse “You Gave Me Life” 

The verses like this, the first verse, are all reminders. The things we see that remind us of the person we lost, followed by a comforting statement. 
“I feel your grace in the warming sun 
Beating down through wind and rain 
I take comfort knowing you were loved 
Angels are watching 
They're watching”

Song Art and Lyrics Below:

You Gave Me Life 

I feel your grace in the warming sun 
Beating down through wind and rain 
I take comfort knowing you were loved 

Angels are watching 
They're watching 

In the moments you fill my head 
And I feel the emptiness 
I'm relieved when I close my eyes at night 

I know you're safe 
You're safe 

You were brightest when you smiled 
As I sat by your side 
I wish I got to say go bye 
In my mind You're not forgotten 

Is there a place where we can go 
There're still things I need from you 
And I'm terified that I might forget 

All the memmories 
The memories 

I walk through the field of neglect 
That's where I stop to take a breath 
You show me the most beautiful sky 

You gave me life 
Your life 

You gave me life 
You gave me life 

My life

Written by: Eric Helmstetter (c) 2022 - All Rights Reserved