It's Quiet Uptown
Freya Catherine Lyrics

There are moments that the words don't reach
There are times when it is impossible to express our emotions or thoughts through words

There is suffering too terrible to name
There is pain and anguish that is so intense, it cannot be described

You hold your child as tight as you can and push away the unimaginable
In the face of unimaginable tragedy, you hold your child tightly and try to shield them from the pain

The moments when you're in so deep, it feels easier to just swim down
The moments when the pain is so overwhelming that it feels easier to succumb to despair and give up

The Hamiltons move uptown and learn to live with the unimaginable
The Hamiltons relocate to a different part of the city and try to adjust to living with the unfathomable tragedy

I spend hours in the garden
I find solace and peace by spending long periods of time in the garden

I walk alone to the store
I find solace in moments of solitude, even when running errands to the store

And it's quiet uptown
Being in the quieter part of the city brings a sense of calm and stillness

I never liked the quiet before
I used to dislike the silence and lack of activity, but now I find comfort in it

I take the children to church on Sunday
I bring our children to church every Sunday, seeking guidance and spiritual solace

And sign of the cross at the door
At the entrance of the church, I make the sign of the cross as a symbol of faith and prayer

And I pray
I offer my prayers, seeking strength and guidance in the face of adversity

That never used to happen before
This level of devout prayer was not a regular part of my life before the tragedy

If you see him in the street, walking by himself, talking to himself, have pity
If you see him walking alone, appearing lost in his thoughts, please sympathize with his pain

Philip, you would like it uptown
Philip, you would find comfort in the quieter, calmer part of the city

He is working through the unimaginable
He is learning to cope and come to terms with the unimaginable tragedy

His hair has gone grey. He passes every day
His hair has turned grey due to the constant weight of grief. He continues to move forward each day

They say he walks the length of the city
It is said that he walks the entire distance of the city, perhaps as a way to cope or find solace

You knock me out, I fall apart
Your presence and the impact you have on me are overwhelming, causing me to break down

Can you imagine? Look at where we are
Can you fathom the depth of our grief and the extent of our loss? Look at the current state of our lives

Look at where we started
Reflect upon the humble beginnings we had, and compare them to our current situation

I know I don't deserve you, Eliza
I am aware that I am unworthy of your love and support, Eliza

But hear me out. That would be enough
Still, listen to me and consider that having your understanding and forgiveness would be sufficient for me

If I could spare his life
If I had the power to save his life

If I could trade his life for mine
If it were possible for me to exchange my life for his

He'd be standing here right now
He would be alive and present with us in this moment

And you would smile, and that would be enough
Seeing you smile and finding solace in your happiness would bring me sufficient comfort

I don't pretend to know the challenges we're facing
I acknowledge that I cannot fully comprehend the difficulties we are currently enduring

I know there's no replacing what we've lost
I understand that there is no way to fill the void left by our tragic loss

And you need time
You require your own time and space to heal and process the pain

But I'm not afraid
Despite the uncertainties and challenges we face, I am not afraid to face them alongside you

I know who I married
I am certain about the person I chose to marry and the strength of our bond

Just let me stay here by your side
Allow me to remain here, providing you with love, support, and companionship

That would be enough
Having the privilege to be with you in this difficult time would bring me contentment and satisfaction

See them walking in the park, long after dark
Observe them strolling together in the park, even late into the night

Taking in the sights of the city
Enjoying the beauty and experiencing the wonders of the city around them

Look around, look around, Eliza
Take a moment to observe and appreciate the world around you, Eliza

They are trying to do the unimaginable
They are attempting to navigate through the unfathomable, trying to rebuild and find hope

There are moments that the words don't reach
There are instances when words fail to convey the depth of our emotions or experiences

There is a grace too powerful to name
There exists a profound and indescribable sense of grace and compassion

We push away what we can never understand
We try to distance ourselves from the things that are beyond our comprehension

We push away the unimaginable
We try to avoid and reject the things that are too difficult or impossible to imagine

They are standing in the garden, Alexander by Eliza's side
They find solace and support in each other's presence, with Alexander standing beside Eliza in the garden

She takes his hand
Eliza reaches out and holds Alexander's hand, symbolizing their unity and reliance on each other

Forgiveness. Can you imagine?
The act of forgiving, can you truly grasp its magnitude and significance?

If you see him in the street, walking by her side, talking by her side, have pity
If you encounter him walking alongside her, engaged in conversation, please show compassion

Eliza, do you like it uptown? It's quiet uptown
Eliza, do you find comfort and peace in the quieter part of the city? It's serene and tranquil uptown

He is trying to do the unimaginable
He is striving to accomplish what is seemingly impossible, attempting to rebuild their lives

They are going through the unimaginable
They are undergoing an experience that is beyond imagination or comprehension