If Not For Me - Powerless Lyrics

Afflicted by a cruel disease, a father to bury his baby. No matter what, I hope she sees that I tried everything.
Torn apart from the inside, no doctor to save you. Don't say your goodbyes, if only that I knew. You've held on so long, but I'm not so strong. Is this how it feels to be powerless?
I'm sorry that I couldn't see you fighting this war so silently. I don't care how hopeless it may be. I won't give up on you until you give up on me. Oh God, don't you take her. I'll beg and I'll plead. She doesn't deserve this. Just take me instead. Your vitals are failing, your body grows cold. I wasn't ready to face this at three years old. I'll take your little hand in mine, one last time.
Torn apart from the inside, no doctor to save you. Just open your eyes, if only that I knew. You've held on so long, but I'm not so strong. Is this how it feels to be powerless?
I know how tired your heart must be. I know how hard you've tried to stay with me. So let go, it's alright. You don't have to fight anymore.
If I could do it all again, knowing there's nothing I could do to save you, I'd fight for you a thousand times just the same.
If I could do it all again, knowing there's nothing I could do to save you, I'd hold you in my arms until your heart stops beating.