Story Behind The Song
This is to my daughter Nova. It is about how I missed her during the time I first moved to Los Angeles and didn't get to spend a whole lot of time with her for a while. She was too young and I didn't want her to be uprooted in her world and bounce around Los Angeles while I started my music career. It is about any mother's great love for their child and what it is like to not be with them every day. It expresses regret in being apart from her, yet expresses great joy in our love. This is a sweet sad yet rejoice full beautiful song.
Song Description
This is to my daughter Nova. It is about how I missed her during the time I first moved to Los Angeles and didn't get to spend a whole lot of time with her for a while. She was too young and I didn't want her to be uprooted in her world and bounce around Los Angeles while I started my music career. It is about any mother's great love for their child and what it is like to not be with them every day. It expresses regret in being apart from her, yet expresses great joy in our love. This is a sweet sad yet rejoice full beautiful song.
| Song Length |
4:48 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Daughter, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Tori Amos |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Nova's Song
Verse 1
I am looking how she's grown, She's a big girl now, I know
I see her face in my quiet place I sing my song, alone.
The only one who makes the sun, shine, My little girl in her happy world, Making lullabies,
Linger on .
Chorus
I take my daughter in my hands And wipe her face and I'll be gone And though I know she
understands While I'm away, I must be strong
I must be strong....
Verse 2
And the days go by,
Says Susan, 'You've learned to read', And the nights they fly,
Next time you're reading to me clear Your voice so near, the words I hear, Tell me that you know
more now, Secure somehow, I catch my breath,
Are you waiting for me... (Repeat Chorus) Verse 3
She calls me and tells me About all her games, Singing, laughing....
Mommy, I love you more,
I love you more, I love you more, I love you more,
Verse 4
Can't help wondering, who's she visiting, Her Daddy, Oh I'd like to know,
How's she sleeping, How's she eating,
I see her smile and all the while,
I can't complain for the Angels sing, I know she's well but God do tell, When will you bring,
My Angel back to me....
(Back to Chorus)