The seconds tick away like hours until there is no more pain
When you have flown away
An emptiness remains
In selfishness my heart can only break
For what we lost that day, another gained
And I know that you're safe
And I know you've claimed your wings
But God help me because I don't have the strength to say goodbye
But I must say goodbye
Without you, I've lost my light and I can't see at all
And if I gave it all my might, I'd never be enough
Because I can't even justify the air I'm breathing now
In your time you shined so bright
And I'd never be enough
Impressive shoes to fill
You helped define a path that I must follow
You're the example of the man I strive to be tomorrow
And I hope when you look down, you'll see you've made a difference
But God help me because I don't have the strength to carry on
And then I come to find as if I finally see the light
You were never really gone
You will live on