The Spaces in Between

Received some requests via email regarding the lyrics of this one. Here’s The Spaces in Between, a song I wrote for the original soundtrack album of RPG Metanoia. Since most other songs in the album are from the viewpoint of the main character, I decided to write one from the viewpoint of his mother.



The Spaces in Between
Music and Lyrics by Ria Osorio

You ask me how I’m doing
I’m doing fine
Try not to miss you all the time

Most days, it’s easy
My endless task
Of groceries, laundry, and taking out the trash

The neighbors and TV
They keep me company
But I miss you in the spaces in between

The growing boy has
His tales to tell
Sometimes I can’t keep up, but he’s doing well

He can be stubborn
Wants his own way
He’s becoming more like you each day

He’s got my attention
But I wonder if he sees
That I miss you in the spaces in between

I’m usually preoccupied for most of my day
I drown out the restlessness with the mundane
But at night when all is quiet and I lay me down to sleep
Beside me is an empty space, an empty space

While heading out today
I paused to feel
The morning sunshine on our busy street

And then I realized
That’s what you are
You are the reason that I’ve made it this far

I wish I could hold you
But for now I’d have to be
Satisfied with the spaces in between

‘Cause all that surrounds me
Is but a waking dream
And I long for you
In the spaces in between