Acoustic Folk, Singer-songwriter
Story behind the song
I saw a sign in front of a church that told the ending, but not the story. I started wondering what the story was.
Lyrics
"Emily is home now. Thanks for your prayers."
That's what the church's sign said
Now I don't know Emily - I was unaware
But I'm happy to know it turned out like it did
Say a prayer for Emily
Whoever she may be
I'll be there for Emily
One day she'll be there for me
Across town a whole different Emily stands
steeling herself against her own memories
Working for peace in a dangerous land
she wasn't prepared for the things that she'd see
Say a prayer for Emily
Whoever she may be
I'll be there for Emily
One day she'll be there for me
In every Emily's home
they search for a well where hope could be drawn
They think of her every day
so though she's away she's never completely gone
One finaly Emily stands at the door
She's forgotten her reasons for being estranged
"How could you leave us" is what they wanted to say
But the look on her face told them everything's changed
Say a prayer for Emily
Whoever she may be
I'll be there for Emily
One day she'll be there for me
Emily is home now
