342 Minutes (The Father Says Its Time)

I knew that I had gone to see a
Little bit of the world
To bring some joy and happiness
To a special little girl

That was all the time I had
Before my job was done
I came into this world
As your dearest firstborn son

I’m sorry that I couldn’t stay with you that night
For my father called me home now
And I’m right by his side
You held me in your arms
And you made everything alright
Please Ma don’t you cry
I’ll see you when the father says its time

This is how its meant to be
Ma please oh please let it be
I’m grateful for the times you carried
Me around to see
The beauty in this world
Even if it was just for a while
Turn your tender face to mine
That was all that really mattered all the time

I’m sorry that I couldn’t stay with you that night
For my father called me home now
And I’m right by his side
You held me in your arms
And you made everything alright
Please Ma don’t you cry
I’ll see you when the father says its time

Ma don’t keep my memory before your eyes
For I’m stronger than I was when I succumbed that very night
Ma I know you’ll live while I am here like yesterday
I love you don’t you know, I’m afraid to hurt you if I stay.

I promise that you’ll always be our
Precious little boy
And you gave us in your own way
All your faith and subtle joy
Keep within our hearts what you tried to say
You will keep us safe, by the only father’s grace.

I held you in my arms and you made everything alright
Please son wait a while
We’ll see you the father says its time