Would you understand me, oh, if I could not speak?
Would you feed me supper if I got too weak?
Would you drive six hours just to watch me sit and stare?
If I got to that point, oh, would I even care, would I even care?
So what is the essence of this soul, when the years have taken their toll?
I am afraid trapped in this broken mind
And all you can do is just be kind to me. Be kind....
If I looked right through you would you still know that I'm there?
If I lost my footing would you help me up the stair?
Would you lead me back to bed if I wandered in the night?
And if they came to take me from you would I put up a good fight?
Would I put up a good fight?
So what is the essence of this heart?
Love is the one thing I can take with me to the dark
And I am alone trapped in this broken mind
And all you can do is just be kind to me. Be kind....
Would you know my grandkids, 'bout the way I used to be?
Would you know my children, you all carry part of me?
Would you know my husband, you're the true love of my life?
Would I rest in knowing I was a good mother and good wife?
Good mother and good wife?
So what is the essence of this life?
Can you still feel a joy beneath the cutting of the knife?
And I see you scared trapped in those pretty working minds
And all we can do is just be kind. Just be kind....