Piece by piece

Lyrics: Alexandra Bokström Niflis

 

Verse 1

I remember a day,

Not so long ago.

When laughter and light

Surrounded us both.

 

I remember certain times,

When you would look at me and smile.

Like nothing in the world was wrong,

And I had just made you proud. 

 

Chorus

But now when I look up at the sky

I’m reminded of the day.

When all the joy in my life,

Was taken away.

Four years have gone by,

But it seems to me like it was yesterday.

I wish I knew how this story will end,

Because I don’t know how long it will take

for my heart to mend. 

 

Verse 2

I’ve made mistakes,

And I’ve lied.

But would you hold it against me,

Or would you stand by my side?  

 

Because I know I’m not perfect,

And I don’t think you would want me to be.

But sometimes I wonder,

Why you will never visit me in my dreams. 

 

Chorus

And now when I look up at the sky

I’m reminded of the day.

When all the joy in my life,

Was taken away.

Four years have gone by,

But it seems to me like it was yesterday.

I wish I knew how this story will end,

Because I don’t know how long it will take

for my heart to mend.

 

Bridge

I’m a daughter searching,

Searching for something that doesn’t exist.

Because no father is there to answer the phone,

To hear about all the things that he’s missed.  

 

Chorus

So now when I look up at the sky

I’m reminded of the day.

When all the joy in my life,

Was taken away.

Four years have gone by,

But it seems to me like it was yesterday.

I wish I knew how this story will end,

Because I don’t know how long it will take

for my heart to mend.

 

Four years have gone by,

But it seems to me like it was yesterday.

 

I love you daddy. May you rest in peace.

Spiridon Niflis 1956-2006  

© 2010 Alexandra Bokström Niflis

  

 

Lyrics: Alexandra Bokström Niflis

Verse 1

Sometimes I wonder,

What to do with my life.

Sometimes I ask myself,

Am I wrong for wanting to fight?

Chorus 

Fight for the right of independence,

Fight for the right of peace.

Fight for the right of laughter,

How can people call that a sin?

Fight for the right of freedom,

Fight for the right of tears.

Fight for the right of voicing your thoughts,

In the world we’re living in.

 Verse 2

How people can turn their backs,

On other people and just ignore.

The pain that is there for all to see,

How can that not be something to fight for?

 Chorus

To fight for the right of independence,

Fight for the right of peace.

To fight for the right of laughter,

How can people call that a sin?

Fight for the right of freedom,

Fight for the right of tears.

Fight for the right of voicing your thoughts,

In the world we’re living in.

 

Oh fight for the right of independence,

Fight for the right of peace.

Fight for the right of laughter,

How can people call that a sin?

Fight for the right of freedom,

Fight for the right of tears.

Fight for the right of voicing your thoughts,

In the world we’re living in.

 

To fight for the right of independence,

Fight for the right of peace.

To fight for the right of laughter,

How can people call that a sin?

 

© 2010 Alexandra Bokström Niflis

 

Only a Dream  22-05-2009

 

I remember how we used to hold hands,

as we walked together through the park.

You smiled at me,

and led me to the fountain were we sat down.

You turned to me,

and told me that you had loved me since the first time you saw me.

 

I remember how I blushed,

nervous of looking you in the eye.

You meant so much to me,

just you saying "hello" could make me blush of embarrassment.

I was happy beyond what was possible for any human being in this world.

You, loving me?

I had to be dreaming.

 

And then I woke up... ;)

© 2010 Text: Alexandra Bokström Niflis  Foto: Unknown