Rosa

Eighteen years back on Phillips Street

Three of us sharing the same room to sleep

Me and my sister, with you by our side

You were our comfort, our peace, and our guide

I still remember the meals you would make

The love that you poured into every plate

Everybody looked up to you like a mother

Rosa, my angel, there is no other

Best mother in the world, best grandma we knew

When the heavy rain fell, everybody ran to you

Now I need you more than ever, I just wish you were here

But you never leave my heart as the days disappear

I just want to become the person you used to be

And when I cross to the other side, you're the first one I want to see

The very first hug I'm looking for is you

Riding our bikes through the Philadelphia breeze

Walking to Huntington Park with such ease

You made the journey so special and sweet

Those childhood memories echo on every street

Whenever I struggled through my crying days

You understood me in so many ways

You knew exactly how to calm me down

The most beautiful spirit that I've ever found

Best mother in the world, best grandma we knew

When the heavy rain fell, everybody ran to you

Now I need you more than ever, I just wish you were here

But you never leave my heart as the days disappear

I just want to become the person you used to be

And when I cross to the other side, you're the first one I want to see

The very first hug I'm looking for is you

Everybody ran to you when they needed a friend

You were our mother figure right to the end

I miss you, Rosa, we all miss your light

I'm reaching out for you in the middle of the night

I need you now, I need your embrace

I'm holding onto the smile on your face

Best mother in the world, best grandma we knew

When the heavy rain fell, everybody ran to you

Now I need you more than ever, I just wish you were here

But you never leave my heart as the days disappear

I just want to become the person you used to be

And when I cross to the other side, you're the first one I want to see

Yeah, the first hug I need once more... is from you