Story Behind The Song

Of the mother?s surveyed, 92% reported feeling guilty about their parenting skills (Mommy Guilt by Amacon Books). I Still See My Little Girl is a new song by Linda Smith that addresses this subject from the point of view of a mother that wishes she could reconnect with her daughter. It is based on the main character, Connie, and her strained relationship with her daughter Jessica in the latest Kris Radish book - Sunday List of Dreams. When Jessica was a little girl Connie envisioned that they would be best friends some day. Now Jessica lives in New York, doesn?t return her mother?s phone calls, and hasn?t been home to visit in 3 years. Linda Smith captures this longing for a close relationship that a mother has for her daughter perfectly in this song. The acoustic guitar parts and harmonies compliment Linda?s strong vocals and tender message delivered through well written lyrics that help you understand a mother?s breaking heart.

Song Description

A Modern Country mix of a touching song, that describes a mother's longing to have a close relationship with her daughter.

Lyrics

I Still See My Little Girl

Verse 1

When I look at you I still see my little girl

I always hoped that we?d be friends, someday

Looking back I know I made a few mistakes

Can you forgive me, can I forgive myself

Can you remember the good parts

Can we build on that

Can I know you like I did, before

Chorus

And I?ll have to wonder, for the rest of my life

How did I fail you, was it ok

And I?m angry at myself, for setting up the roadblocks

For missing something, for not knowing who you?d become

Verse 2

I know the moments that built that mountain between us

I could have tried harder, back then

I had my worries, I questioned your honesty

But you had your secrets, you wouldn?t share

And I have felt you everyday, since the last embrace

Since the last time (that) you were here


Verse 3

And now you don?t return my phone calls

And it?s been 3 years, since you?ve come home

I look through old boxes and photographs

And I realize, I don?t know you at all

When I drop by, it?s awkward

When we talk, you get defensive

I want to hug you without you pulling away


Ending ? chorus ?


When I look at you I still see my little girl

I always hoped that we?d be friends, someday

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Frank Shepherd	My Top Songs	5/31/2008