You were young, you were bright, you were beautiful
You were everything anyone could want from a child
You were not suppose to leave this world that way
You were not suppose to leave this world that day

You would scribble down the lyrics of your favorite song
On your notebook in school when your days were long
And it meant so much for me to know
That you meant so much you'll never know

You're gone and we all miss you
Listen to these songs, you're alive in every one
Are you smiling down? Are you still singing?
Were you with us all along?
Do you like what we've become?

Did I meet you in the crowd at one of our shows?
Did I see you in the faces that all come and go?
Did I ever take the time to just say thanks?

Was I too caught up in my life to ask you your name?
The truth about this life is that we're all in it together
That's what you said to me in all your pictures and your letters
Somehow I believe that you have made me better
In my heart I know you're gonna live forever

You're gone and we all miss you
Listen to these songs, you're alive in every one
Are you smiling down? Are you still singing?
Were you with us all along?
Do you like what we've become?

Are you smiling down? Are you still singing?
Everyday that passes by, we celebrate your life
Can you hear us now?
But you we're singing every song that's in our lives
I know we'll never be apart


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You're Gone [Bonus Track] Lyrics as written by Benji Madden Don Gilmore

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    what does this song mean to me??? nothing, this band sux, their lyrics suck. their whole career is a fluke. but i guess this song is great for an emo cutter, or some other douche bag fish

    Da H8RRRon August 06, 2007   Link

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