the news finally hit today 
never felt so far away 
wished you were near
sat in silence all alone
staring at the telephone
close to tears
all i wish you were here

by day and by the night
just know that this will take time
i'll stand by your side
don't give up your fight
i know it can be easy
that your life still burns bright

with each and  every story told
i hear the same from young and old
ring so clear
i've seen a light in fragile eyes
a fire inside they thought had died reappear
all you need is to hear

by day and by the night
just know that this will take time
i'll stand by your side
don't give up your fight
i know it can be easy
that your life still burns bright now

like never before 
have i felt the beat of your heart
you've got to hold on never let it tear you apart
i know you stay strong and
i'll be right here from the start
by day and by the night

by day and by the night
just know that this will take time
i'll stand by your side
don't give up your fight
i know it can be easy
that your life still burns bright now