Lynda

From the bright lights of New York

To the streets of New Orleans

You’ve always been outgoing, the life of the scene

Funny and bright, chasing away all the dark

But my favorite memories leave a quieter mark

Just riding in the car with the music turned high

Watching the world and the years hurry by

You've always been there, so steady and strong

Even when I was singing the words all wrong

Lynda, my mother, you've helped me so much

You hold us together, we rely on your touch

I look back today and I finally see

You were always right about life, and right about me

I can't even fathom a day you're not here

I love you so deeply, I just need you near

You came to Ft. Lauderdale when my oldest was born

Right there beside me, so steady and warm

You’re always showing up whenever I call

Helping this family and catching our fall

I might not be your favorite, but it is what it is

We’ve shared so much laughter, I’m thankful for this

I wish I had listened to you from the start

But I carry your words in the back of my heart

Lynda, my mother, you've helped me so much

You hold us together, we rely on your touch

I look back today and I finally see

You were always right about life, and right about me

I can't even fathom a day you're not here

I love you so deeply, I just need you near

You always know the outcome of things

You see through the trouble that tomorrow brings

I should have just trusted the warnings you gave

Instead of just trying to be stubborn and brave

But you never left me, you stayed by my side

With a joke and a smile, with your arms open wide

Lynda, my mother, you've helped me so much

You hold us together, we rely on your touch

I look back today and I finally see

You were always right about life, and right about me

I can't even fathom a day you're not here

I love you, Mom, let me make that clear