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So long my dear departed
Where did you go?
I can't believe your gone and
The nights go on so slow
I'm missing you each morning
Days gone by
Again I feel the longing
To look you in the eye
Chorus
You know I never let you go
You know I never hurt so bad
And if it takes a thousand years
I will be right there by your side
You know I never let you go
When I lost you I was blind
And every time I catch my tear
I will be right there by your side
I feel you when you're watching
From afar
To young to leave me standing
I wonder where you are
The precious time we spent
The fondest memories
I hold on to the promise
That you made to me
Chorus
Bridge
I stare into his eyes
And then I see your face
Undying love inside
A love you can't replace
You're looking down with pride
Let me show what I can't tell
So long my dear departed
Where did you go?
I can't believe you're gone and
My life goes on so slow
Chorus
Where did you go?
I can't believe your gone and
The nights go on so slow
Days gone by
Again I feel the longing
To look you in the eye
You know I never let you go
You know I never hurt so bad
And if it takes a thousand years
I will be right there by your side
When I lost you I was blind
And every time I catch my tear
I will be right there by your side
From afar
To young to leave me standing
I wonder where you are
The fondest memories
I hold on to the promise
That you made to me
I stare into his eyes
And then I see your face
Undying love inside
A love you can't replace
Let me show what I can't tell
Where did you go?
I can't believe you're gone and
My life goes on so slow
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I think this is one of the greatest power ballads ever written. It is even more incredible live.
I heard that it was a song dedicated to his father, whom passed away in 2002. David Bierk's artwork is also featured on the cover of Angel Down.
But personally, I just feel like its a great song to mellow out to when youve lost a relationship you never wanted to end. And despite all your longing and want, you cant have it...but you can still show it. Even if it does take a thousand years for the other person to realise it.
Reminds so much Skid Row...
This song is actually about his dad who passed away. He really misses him. In the bridge : "I stare into his eyes(meaning his sons) And then i see your face (his fathers) Undying love inside(for both his father and son) A love you cant replace. You're looking down with pride Let me show what I can't tell." But i think this song could take on different meanings.