Once, I

2 weeks ago by @lemoan

Liner Notes

When I was 7 years old, my mom was diagnosed with brain cancer and later on my father decided to move back to his hometown along with my brother due to some unresolved issues. My mom and I were under the care of her family, aunts and uncles, cousins and everyone. I lived with her for some time until she decided that it was best for me to live with my father once I make it to primary/secondary school, and I did. I'd visit her every December during Christmas and New year's eve and every other major holiday. During the month of August in 2020 I received a call from her number but my brother was the one speaking, telling us to come back as soon as possible. It's about a 2 hour drive to her but the moment I made it there, she had passed. I don't remember exactly what happened after that. It's been 4 years but I have been doing better since then. I suppose this song is just a brief message to her. I'm not fully satisfied with how it turned out but I will be keeping this and working on it more after fawm. #orchestral #electronic

Song breakdown:

Lyrics

Once I was a boy
Surrounded by faces
I used to know
Everything was perfect
I couldn't ask for anything better
I could've been better

If I knew that you'd leave us behind
If I knew that we'd have no more time
To say goodbye
Say goodbye

Now that I'm older
I think I feel better
But that's just what what I tell myself
I would give anything
To feel your touch once again
I'll always remember
"I'll be back in December"

If I could turn back time
I'd tell him to stay where he was
I'd tell him to make
The most of his days
With you

Once I was a boy
Surrounded by faces
Surrounded by love
Now that I'm older
I think I feel better
That's just what I tell myself

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