I Will Hold You Again (A Mother’s Song)

[Verse 1]
When you were a child
In many ways I was too
But every foolish mistake I made
And the hard times we went through
Were worth every moment spent
With you cradled in my arms
And I would vow I’d fight to the death anyone
Who would do you harm

[Verse 2]
And when you were a boy
And off somewhere at play
I’d turn on the porch light and call your name
At the end of the day
It echoed through the streets
To find the places you roamed
And wrapped in the soft robes of twilight
You let my voice lead you home

[Pre-Chorus 1]
So don’t cry now, sweet baby
Don't cry now
My hand is still rocking the cradle
And love will mend the broken bough

[Chorus 1]
And I will hold you again
And I will hold you again
And I will sing you a lullaby
In a story without end
I will hold you again

[Verse 3]
And when you became a man
Gone off somewhere to play
I’d still turn on the porch light and in the night
Bow my head to pray
A prayer echoing through the streets
To find the places you roamed
And on the wings of the prayers of the ones you love
You were led safely home

[Pre-Chorus 2]
No, don’t cry now, my baby
Don't cry now
My voice is still calling you homeward
To feel my kiss upon your brow

[Chorus 2]
And I will hold you again
And I will hold you again
Yes, this parting is just for a little while
No, it’s not how the story ends
I will hold you again
Hold you again
Hold you again