You Won't Even Know I'm Gone
Invisible Love: A Silent Symphony of Sacrifice
Lyrics
I will watch you fold all your clothes
I observe you folding your clothes.
Sort them carefully into rows
You arrange them meticulously in rows.
Spray the soap from the bathroom tiles
I clean soap off the bathroom tiles.
Cut the threads off the kitchen towel
I trim loose threads from the kitchen towel.
I'll wash the dishes in the sink
I wash the dishes in the sink.
I could do it all in my sleep
These tasks are so routine I could do them in my sleep.
Make the beds and mail some bills
I make beds and handle bill payments.
Make sure the cabinets are filled
I ensure the cabinets are well-stocked.
At five o'clock put the dinner I left for you on
At five o'clock, I place the dinner I prepared for you.
And you won't even know I'm gone
You won't even realize that I'm absent.
I sweep the dirt that the dogs brought in
I clean up the dirt brought in by the dogs.
I let 'em out and then sweep again
I let the dogs out and sweep again.
And while the sun is goin' our way
As the sun sets, I turn off the hallway nightlight.
Turn off the nightlight in the hallway
Before bedtime, ensure to turn it back on.
Before you go to bed make sure to turn it back on
You won't even realize that I'm gone.
And you won't even know I'm gone
I pray that every prayer I pray will reach you
I pray that my prayers and wishes keep you safe and warm.
Every wish I make will keep you safe and warm, safe and warm
May God forgive any actions that create distance between us.
And may God forgive the things I do
Quoting a phrase, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself.
That puts one mile between me and you
Reflecting on actions that create separation from a loved one.
To thine own self be true, to thine own self be true
Reiteration of the importance of being true to oneself.
Everything is in its place
Ensuring everything is organized before bedtime.
Before your head hits the pillowcase
Completing tasks before you rest your head on the pillowcase.
I wrote a note and left it by your bed
I leave a note by your bed.
I hope you smile when you're reading it
Hoping the note brings a smile when you read it.
If you can't sleep, turn the TV on
If you can't sleep, turn on the TV.
And though I'm out here somewhere trying to get back home
Despite being away, I'm striving to return home.
Hoping you don't even know I'm gone
Hoping you remain unaware of my absence.
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