Like Each Day

They took him back to where he grew

The same old house, the same porch too

Where he'd learned to climb, where he'd learned to fight

Chasing fireflies under pale moon light

The family knew there weren't long left

Said his goodbyes tore up old regrets

He'd been ready now for a year or two

How he spoke of her and his heart turned blue

Each day he still remembers

The life that they once shared

How she taught him everything

And he was lost without her there

Then he'd lean in, with those sparkling eyes and say,

This is what you do

Love that girl like each days your last 'cos we'll be going soon

He met her down by the waterfront

Auburn hair tied up in a bun

She was different, she stood up to him

She made him work for everything

He taught her how to swim and fish

Those secret spots, the flick of a wrist

And she taught him how to tear walls down

How the heart will grow if you let it out

Somedays he still remembers

That night out on the pier

When he first said I love you,

Darling don't you leave me here.

She said, Life, it offers no guarantees

So this is what you'll do

Love me like each day's your last 'cos we'll all be going soon

They left the island took the bridge across

Kept on driving till that car was shot

Took what was left bought a bungalow

She said, It isn't much but I'll make it home

Two boys, a girl and the one they lost

That October night, the falls first frost

How he thought back then his heart was done

But she picked it up and she soldiered on

Somedays he still remembers

The first place that they bought

The kids all shared a bedroom

It was all they could afford

And when they lost their first child

It was her strength that pulled them through

She said, Love them like each day's your last 'cos we'll all be going soon

They found a spot where they both could sit

Started slowing down, making the most of it

And the kids would visit once the leaves had turned

Bring the little ones they named after her

He didn't notice that much at first

But as the shadows grew the days got worse

Her mind was going that much was clear

He was watching as she disappeared

Each day he still remembers

The last night that they shared

The hum of AM radio

He took his time combing her hair

And as she faded out that Sunday night he said, What's there left to do?

I've loved you like each day's my last now you'll be going soon

I've loved you like each day's my last now you'll be going soon

I've loved you like each day's my last and I'll be coming soon