Real Big Sky

When they broke your body
They broke your mind
But with broken spirit, you have always tried
I watch you sleep
I watch you fade
I will always keep the light on, even
Even though you can't stay

And you sing to me, you sing

I don't want to be awake when it takes me
I can't wait to see you smile on the other side
I can't wait to kiss the face of the big sky
Won't you stay here for a while with me, my child?

And you're losing your vision
And you're going blind
What starts out in the nighttime
Follows you in the morning light
I watch you sleep
I watch you fade
I will keep the light on as you change, even
Even though you can't stay

And you sing to me, you say

"I don't want to be awake when it takes me
But I can't wait to see you smile on the other side
I can't wait to kiss the face of the big sky
I don't want to say goodbye to you
You, my child"

I don't want to be awake when it takes me
I won't ever change my mind
I can't wait to kiss the face of the big sky
Won't you stay here for a while with me?
For a while with me, my child