Lyrics: Robynn Yip
Music: Robynn Yip
Arranger: T-Ma
Something 'bout the light breeze
on the Fifth of May
Takes me back to the bedroom
where I was raised
With the out of tune piano
that mended all my heartbreaks
I wrote my first songs ever here
while you just listened as I played
Nostalgia trickles down my face
onto your letter for me before you went away
it said...
"When I was young like you
I was tough like you
and I fought like you
but I hope it's easier for you;
I wasn’t as loved as a daughter
But as a mother oh I knew
No matter what I’d save the very best for you”
Dad hair is thinner and greyer by the day
But rest assured he’s healthy and in a happy state
Our house is so old
though he never wants to renovate
But I guess it’s great the place has
always stayed the same
Suddenly
Nostalgia trickles down my face
And on the fifth of May
I thought of what you used to say
"When I was young like you
I was tough like you
and I fought like you
but I hope it's easier for you;
I wasn't as loved as a daughter
But as a mother oh I knew
No matter what I’d save the very best for you”
Even though you’re not here anymore
Empty house dusty frames rusty doors
Every year on this birthday of yours
I feel you here beside me
When you were young like me
You were tough for me
And you fought for me
And it wasn’t as easy as can be
You loved both your daughters
And there is one thing that holds true
I found very best in me because of you
And in your final weeks
You were tough as can be
and you fought for you
Against all the pain you went through
With every changing chapter
You’re still my rock my strength my truth
I found very best in me because of you
One day I'll try to be a mom as great as you