I’ve searched every room and every space
And still nowhere to be found
I’ve begged for silence to listen close
But I still don’t hear a sound
I’ve only called your name every hour
Hoping to see your face
And each time more breaking than the last
I had dreaded these lonely days
For when I wake you’re no longer by my side
And I’m not welcomed home
I always knew this process would be agony
But I never thought I’d feel so alone
So if you hear this message wherever you are
I want you to know you’re missed
By everyone that you’ve touched in this life
Your presence was a gift
I only wish that you would have healed
And continued on with me
But I couldn’t do a single thing
But set your weakened soul free
I’ll hold onto the memories
The love you always gave
I’ll tell your stories until I’m silent
And your pictures will be saved
I’m in pieces here and can’t stop the tears
I only long for you to return
And rejoin our broken family
But moving on is what I’m forced to learn
So I say farewell for the final time
As I remain by your side
Your eyes will close as you fade away
But you’ll never fade from my mind
I know I’ll be alone in a matter of time
And without you, it’s more than I can bear
So before you depart, do me one last thing:
Leave a light on, so it feels like someone’s there.
Midwestern prog-metal stalwarts go for the throat on their new EP, featuring a roiling cover of the Smashing Pumpkins' “1979.” Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 7, 2019