Curtains close as daylight fades
Silence sweeps through these lonely shades
Chair's for one
The table's set
Memories that I can't forget

Every hush in this room
Speaks of what was lost too soon

Every night
Eat alone
It is hard
This heart turned to stone
How do I now old and gray learn to live this way
each day?

Pictures on the mantle still
Silent faces a chilling chill
Laughter's gone
the cold seeps in
Solitude's my next of kin

Every hush in this room
Speaks of what was lost too soon

Time's cruel marches on never waits no remorse shown
What makes me different from all it has overthrown?

Every night
Eat alone
It is hard
This heart turned to stone
How do I now old and gray learn to live this way
each day?

A faded photograph
Can't take you back
Gone too soon
Gone too soon
A faded photograph (A faded photograph)
Can't take you back (Can't take you-)
Gone too soon (Gone too soon)
Gone too soon

Before I close my eyes
I see a vision of an angel
Guide them into the light
it's either heaven or Jermaine Dupri
This some shit I normally do not understand but it sound good
And do not worry
all that Gucci goin' with me
I swear (Yeah oh)
I know she was destined for greatness (Yeah)
Legend has it you can see her face in the pavement
Gave us s**t we never asked for
I'm thankful but angry
They ask me why I got the AFC in my family
I say "A faded photograph"

A faded photograph (Uh)
Can't take you back (Uh)
Gone too soon (Gone too soon)
Gone too soon
A faded photograph (A faded photograph)
Can't take you back
Gone too soon (Gone too soon)
Gone too soon (Look)

Oh my goodness gracious
I need gas and a Kit Kat (Kit Kat)
All these squares
how could you stare and not get that?
Pen is weapon of the century uh
Take it back to '63 (Ayy)
This is you this is me

A faded photograph
Can't take you back
Gone too soon
Gone too soon
A faded photograph
Can't take you back
Gone too soon (Gone too soon)
Gone too soon (Gone too soon)

In labyrinths of time
I wander lost and found
Chasing fading echoes
on this hallowed ground
Shadows paint the pathway
with hues of dusk and dawn
Whispering the stories
of battles won and drawn

Through the peaks and the valleys
I traverse the unseen
Weaving tapestries of moments
where I've been
Embracing every fracture
every twist and turn
In the mosaic of existence
there's so much to learn

Climbing silent mountains
that touch the edge of sky
Crossing streams of consciousness
where hidden truths lie
Mirrors of reflection line
the corridors within
Connecting distant
memories to places
I've not been

Through the peaks
and the valleys
I traverse the unseen
Weaving tapestries of
moments where I've been
Embracing every fracture
every twist and turn
In the mosaic of existence
there's so much to learn

In galleries of shadows
I sketch with shades of night
Composing silent sonnets
devoid of black and white
Each note becomes a journey
each chord a distant mile
The harmonies of life
linger for a while

So I dance among the questions
to the rhythm of the rain
Finding beauty in the chaos
symphonies in pain
The tapestry of life is stitched
with threads of dark and light
And within its intricate design
I find my soul's delight

The thought of you in another place
It drives me mad it's so unfair
How do you handle this empty space
When your love's supposed to be there?

Lost in time the moments gone
Who will bring back what we had
How can we fix what went so wrong
When every memory feels so sad?

It's not fair it's not right
How can you sleep alone tonight?
You say you love but how do you cope
With the loss of time where's the hope?

Who will return the hours we lost
Can you buy back what's been spent?
Time's a thief it takes at a cost
What is broken can't be lent

Counting seconds every tick
Feels like a lifetime every click
In another place you're far away
How do we find the words to say?

It's not fair it's not right
How can you sleep alone tonight?
You say you love but how do you cope
With the loss of time where's the hope?

It's not fair it's not right
How can you sleep alone tonight?
You say you love but how do you cope
With the loss of time where's the hope?

So tell me now how do we mend
A broken heart a love to tend
With time that's lost how do we win
In a world where we can't begin again?

(Verse 1)
With every sunrise with every falling star
Hold onto these words no matter where you are
Through laughter and through tears through joy and pain
Every memory we've made let me remain

(Pre-Chorus)
When tomorrow fades and I'm not here to see
Let these verses be your solace let them be

(Chorus)
So when you feel alone (oh) when the night is long (so long)
Sing these words (sing it loud) and I'll join in the song (I'll be there)
When doubts arise (rise) and fears may start to swell (they swell)
Know I'm with you always (always) in this tale we tell (this tale)

(Verse 1)
When darkness falls and shadows fill the room
Let these melodies chase away the gloom
Every breath you take every sigh
Feel me close to you though worlds apart so nigh

(Pre-Chorus)
When tomorrow fades and I'm not here to see
Let these verses be your solace let them be

(Chorus)
So when you feel alone (oh) when the night is long (so long)
Sing these words (sing it loud) and I'll join in the song (I'll be there)
When doubts arise (rise) and fears may start to swell (they swell)
Know I'm with you always (always) in this tale we tell (this tale)

(musical interlude)

(Bridge)
Silence of the night morning's light
Every thought of me hold me tight

(Chorus)
So when you feel alone (oh) when the night is long (so long)
Sing these words (sing it loud) and I'll join in the song (I'll be there)
When doubts arise (rise) and fears may start to swell (they swell)
Know I'm with you always (always) in this tale we tell (this tale)

She wanders down the empty lane
Heart heavy with an old refrain
Memories of love now lost
A price she paid a heavy cost

Tears fall like rain
She hides the pain

She's standing tall facing the fight
Through the dark she'll find her light
Though the days are long
She's holding on strong

Lonely nights but she won't break
Every step a new dawn to make
Life moves forward she will heal
Building strength learning to feel

Tears fall like rain
She hides the pain

She's standing tall facing the fight
Through the dark she'll find her light
Though the days are long
She's holding on strong

Hope in her eyes
Reaching the skies

She's standing tall facing the fight
Through the dark she'll find her light
Though the days are long
She's holding on strong

A new song to sing
Her strength is everything

[Narrative]
Oh I'm lonely but heck you're my rescue
Reaching out for your hand
It's chilly out here but you spark up my life
My lips oh they’re searching searching for yours (Mmm-hmm)
Starving for just a touch
So much we ain't said yet
All I do is give in to this moment just surrender (Let it go!)
Verse 1:
A year with ya darlin'
Beats a hundred alone
Just a moment in your arms dear
Feels like a comet tearing through my weary soul
Oh the world's dreary without ya
I'm shackled by love right here in your heart
Falling to pieces oh yes all around ya
My spirit’s crying out to yours (Hey there!)

Chorus:
Oh I'm lonely but heck you're my rescue
Reaching out for your hand
It's chilly out here but you spark up my life
My lips oh they’re searching searching for yours (Mmm-hmm)
Starving for just a touch
So much we ain't said yet
All I do is give in to this moment just surrender (Let it go!)

Verse 2:
No one ever said
Love's gonna cut this deep (Oh it stings!)
Pain and pleasure they’re kin so close
And here I am just giving in (Ahh surrender)
To your loving arms (That’s right)

Chorus:
Just a year of lovin'
Is way better than a lifetime alone
One soft moment here with you
Is like a star shootin' straight through my old heart
It's a downpour every day without ya
Locked in love right inside you
Just falling apart here and everywhere
And all I do all I do is surrender (All in folks!)

Ad libs:
(Oh feel that breeze?)
(That’s love I tell ya!)
(Just one more note)
(Here’s to love the vagabond’s kind!)
Starving for just a touch
So much we ain't said yet
All I do is give in to this moment just surrender (Let it go!)

Verse 2:
No one ever said
Love's gonna cut this deep (Oh it stings!)
Pain and pleasure they’re kin so close
And here I am just giving in (Ahh surrender)
To your loving arms (That’s right)

Chorus:
Just a year of lovin'
Is way better than a lifetime alone
One soft moment here with you
Is like a star shootin' straight through my old heart
It's a downpour every day without ya
Locked in love right inside you
Just falling apart here and everywhere
And all I do all I do is surrender (All in folks!)

Ad libs:
(Oh feel that breeze?)
(That’s love I tell ya!)
(Just one more note)
(Here’s to love the vagabond’s kind!)

Just a year of lovin'
Is way better than a lifetime alone
One soft moment here with you
Is like a star shootin' straight through my old heart
It's a downpour every day without ya
Locked in love right inside you
Just falling apart here and everywhere
And all I do all I do is surrender (All in folks!)
[Ad libs]
(Oh feel that breeze?)
(That’s love I tell ya!)
(Just one more note)
(Here’s to love the vagabond’s kind!)

Saw you dancing in the crowd
Lost in rhythm feeling free
Heartbeats loud the music proud
Dreaming of what we could be

Your eyes caught mine a fleeting glance
In that moment took a chance

Fate's gentle pull
Dreams unfold
Moments full
Heartbeats bold

I wanna be with you
Every day and night
Chasing dreams it's true
Feels so right
In your arms holding tight

Daydreams keep me awake
Imagining your touch your smile
Wishing for our hearts' sake
We could dance just for a while

Lost in thoughts of what could be
Praying someday you'll see me

Fate's gentle pull
Dreams unfold
Moments full
Heartbeats bold

I wanna be with you
Every day and night
Chasing dreams it's true
Feels so right
In your arms holding tight

Dreaming of you
Every night

Fate's gentle pull
Dreams unfold
Moments full
Heartbeats bold

Yeah it's Friday night time to fly high oh!
Gonna shake it gonna break it time to let go oh!

Five long days been dragging my feet
Clock strikes five and I find my beat
City buzzes I’m feeling the heat
Friends all waiting the night is our treat

We’re painting the town no sleep till dawn
Life’s a carnival from dusk till morn

Dance like a flame wild and free
Heartbeat's racing it’s the spree
Time stands still we’re in the zone
No place like this where we belong
(Interlude)
Oh oh oh oh!

Monday’s chains they’re fading away
Week’s a blur but tonight we sway
Whirlwind nights no time for delay
Weekend warriors come out to play

We’re painting the town no sleep till dawn
Life’s a carnival from dusk till morn

Dance like a flame wild and free
Heartbeat's racing it’s the spree
Time stands still we’re in the zone
No place like this where we belong
(Interlude)
Oh oh oh oh!

Starry skies we ride the highs
Laughter echoes no goodbyes
Rhythms guide us no disguise
Weekend’s magic in our eyes

Dance like a flame wild and free
Heartbeat's racing it’s the spree
Time stands still we’re in the zone
No place like this where we belong
(Interlude)
Oh oh oh oh!

Morning light we greet the day
Memories made we’ll never sway
Till next time we’ll find our way
Weekend’s calling always stays

Don't know when it'll fall away
Lighting up just to light the way
Another town on an endless road
And if I go

I hope you will forgive me
Mama
I hope you found your peace
In the place of your taming
Baby
I hope you think of me

The lighter click and the bottle top
The colored sky is now charcoal fog
And somehow
I'm still a child
With the wildfire

I hope you will forgive me
Mama
I hope you found your peace
In the place of your taming
Baby
I hope you think of me

Against all odds
Still stand tall
Tripped and fell
I made a call
And I got back up
Though I'm seasick and half-forsaken
Got one good hand for the other breakin'
And at times
Too much
But
Baby
I'm fallin'

In your arms
I could feel my fate
But the swaying never goes away
And now the girl sits on goat hill
She's mine now still

Sunrise new day
Old paths fade away
Fresh start clear view
All things feel new

Hope's spark bright light
New dawn in sight

New dawn we rise (rise rise)
New dreams in eyes (dreams dreams)
New dawn we fly (fly fly)
New world we try (try try)

Steps bold hearts free
Future we see
Change comes embrace
New life we chase

Hope's spark bright light
New dawn in sight

New dawn we rise (rise rise)
New dreams in eyes (dreams dreams)
New dawn we fly (fly fly)
New world we try (try try)

Past gone new way
Bright sun new day

New dawn we rise (rise rise)
New dreams in eyes (dreams dreams)
New dawn we fly (fly fly)
New world we try (try try)

New dawn our way (way way)