From the recording FAWM 2024
A friend passed away not too long ago, and this past weekend was the memorial, and our final farewells. This song began that evening, but I was too emotionally raw, and couldn't finish it at the time. Here we are a few days later, and I've come back to it to finish the song, and think on my friend some more.
Lyrics
Goodbyes are never easy
When hello's won't come 'round again
Thinking on the memories
The good times and laughter helps a bit
You're on my mind when all is quiet
With me when distractions run out
When the work and chores are through
And there's nothing left for me to do
Thoughts of you haunt me, thoughts of you haunt me
All your best laid plans and reams now at an end
Your struggles over
But you helped me find a way to fight for mine
Try a little harder
You're on my mind when all is quiet
With me when distractions run out
When the work and chores are through
And there's nothing left for me to do
Thoughts of you haunt me, thoughts of you haunt me
You don't move the vases, and you don't slam the doors
All it really takes is wondering what would you do
Throwing in the towel's not your thing
Not something I've ever seen
But it makes me think I should dig deep and try again
You're on my mind when all is quiet
With me when distractions run out
When the work and chores are through
And there's nothing left for me to do
Thoughts of you haunt me, thoughts of you haunt me