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Absent Friends

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Absent Friends Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You went in the morning
We didn't say goodbye
The friends that you left here
Wonder why, wonder why

[Verse 2]
I wish I could see you
Just for a day
Tell you we missed you
Ask you to stay
Ask you to stay

[Chorus]
To absent friends
This one's for you
This one's for you
To absent friends
This one's for you
This one's for you

[Verse 3]
You went without warning
We didn't even know
Just like the good ones
It was your turn to go
Your turn to go

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 4]
When we're together
You stand by our side
We'll raise our glasses
And toast you tonight
Toast you tonight

[Verse 1]
You went in the morning
We didn't say goodbye
The friends that you left here
Wonder why, wonder why

[Verse 2]
Wish I could see you
Just for a day
Tell you we missed you
And ask you to stay
Ask you to stay, yeah

[Chorus]
To absent friends (to absent friends)
This one's for you (this one's for you)
This one's for you
To absent friends (to absent friends)
This one's for you (this one's for you)
This one's for you
To absent friends (to absent friends)
This one's for you (this one's for you)
This one's for you
To absent friends (to absent friends)
This one's for you
This one's for you
This one's for you

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kingofstilport On Jan 27, 2024

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[Verse 1]
You went in the morning
We didn't say goodbye
The friends that you left here
Wonder why, wonder why

[Verse 2]
I wish I could see you
Just for a day
Tell you we missed you
Ask you to stay
Ask you to stay

[Chorus]
To absent friends
This one's for you
This one's for you
To absent friends
This one's for you
This one's for you

[Verse 3]
You went without warning
We didn't even know
Just like the good ones
It was your turn to go
Your turn to go

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 4]
When we're together
You stand by our side
We'll raise our glasses
And toast you tonight
Toast you tonight

[Verse 1]
You went in the morning
We didn't say goodbye
The friends that you left here
Wonder why, wonder why

[Verse 2]
Wish I could see you
Just for a day
Tell you we missed you
And ask you to stay
Ask you to stay, yeah

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2024-01-27 05:58:29

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by Kingofstilport

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This song is a bittersweet heartfelt tribute to friends who have passed away. It expresses the deep sense of loss and longing felt by people whose friends are no longer with them, capturing the emotions of grief, regret, and the desire to have one last moment with the departed friends. They feel a sense of abruptness and unfinished business between them and their friends, as they were taken too soon and were unable to properly give their goodbyes. Death comes whenever it wants, and you can't always predict when it comes knocking. After they pass away their time here gets acknowledged and they show their dedication to the absent friends, represented by the act of raising a toast and sharing memories symbolizing a celebration of their lives as a way to keep their memory alive among the living; A good heartfelt way of honoring and remembering those who have passed.

In conclusion, the song is a touching tribute that encapsulates the bittersweet emotions tied to loss and the profound connection that remains between friends even in their absence. It serves as a reminder to value and appreciate the people in our lives and to hold onto the memories and experiences shared with them.

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