I took precious life for granted
In the time yours was in bloom
So without it I’m here in my life’s afternoon

Time always seems to take forever
When everything you see is new
But in a moment I found that that’s not always true
Not always true

Cause the mourning’s over now
And the search for higher ground
Is so much easier said than done when you’re not here
And the morning’s come and gone
Standing here under the sun
Is so much easier said than done when we’re all here
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In a young mind it was easy
To plan a lifetime like a day
But just as easily you find it all taken away

And now I stand in devastation
Where my world crashed down today
Never thought that I’d here the last words you would say

But the mourning over now
And the search for higher ground
Is so much easier said than done cause you’re not here
And the morning’s come and gone
Standing here under the sun
Is so much easier said than done when we’re all here
Save one
Save one

And I assumed you’d always be there
(And now the moment that you fell)
And tomorrow bids farewell
(Farewell)

But what you left behind is greater
(Than a photograph can tell)
Your memory is felt

And though your time sets with the sun
There’s still a million things unsaid and done

But the mourning’s over now
And the search for higher ground
Is so much easier said than done cause you’re not here
And the morning’s come and gone
Standing here under the sun
Is so much easier said than done when we’re all here

But the mourning’s over now
(When your not here)
And the search for higher ground
(Cause your not here)

And the mourning’s come and gone
Standing here under the sun
Is so much easier said than done when we’re all here

Save one
Save one
Save one


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    I think this song is simply about getting past the loss of a loved one. Definitely my favorite of the all the bonus tracks because I think it's filled with tons of emotion. Great song.

    ihatehatehaterson June 23, 2008   Link
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    General Comment

    I love this song, too. It makes me want to cry nearly every time I hear it. As for the meaning, I agree with Ihatehatehaters.

    Livloon August 09, 2008   Link

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