Coconut Cake and Memories
Jason Isbell

Verse 1:
On a dead end road, where the lilies grow,
Lived a woman with a heart that could light up the snow.
Coconut cake rising high, sweet smell fills the air,
With every slice, I remember her there.

Chorus:
Oh, Mama, you took the sun with you,
Left this world, but your love shines through.
With every brush stroke, every cat's soft purr,
Echoes of home, in my heart they stir.

Verse 2:
With her hands in color, she'd paint the skies,
Every sunset a reminder of the love in her eyes.
Her laughter danced down the hall, a beautiful song,
In the quiet moments, she taught me to be strong.

Chorus:
Oh, Mama, you took the sun with you,
Left this world, but your love shines through.
With every brush stroke, every cat's soft purr,
Echoes of home, in my heart they stir.

Bridge:
I held your hand as the machines fell silent,
A heart that fought hard, but the journey was violent.
You gave me the strength to let go and find peace,
In the lessons you taught, your love will never cease.

Verse 3:
So here in this house where memories stay,
I cherish the moments every single day.
Though cancer came calling, and took you away,
In the heart of Sand Mountain, you'll forever play.

Chorus:
Oh, Mama, you took the sun with you,
Left this world, but your love shines through.
With every brush stroke, every cat's soft purr,
Echoes of home, in my heart they stir.

Outro:
So I’ll bake a coconut cake, just like you would do,
And paint the skies blue, in honor of you.
With love everlasting in this life that we share,
You'll always be with me, in the love and the care.