Gone

You were my sister, more than a friend

From scraped knees to bitter ends

We grew up fast, then fell apart

But I never let you leave my heart

I saw your name in black and white

Just one line… ended your life

No warning, no chance to say

I miss you, I’m sorry, are you okay?

I should’ve called

When I had the time

I should’ve said

What I held inside

Now you’re a shadow I can't chase

Gone too soon, no one can replace

You were the one I could always trust

Now I talk to your picture and the dust

I didn’t know you were hurting that way

Didn’t know the light had slipped away

Did the world go cold, did you feel alone?

I would've dropped everything… picked up the phone

I hate that I let the silence grow

Hate that I didn’t get to know

The man you became, the life you led

Now all I’ve got are tears I shed

I should’ve called

When the night felt long

Should’ve said

You still belong

You were my family, through and through

And I’d give anything just to talk to you

Even five minutes, just one last chance

To say goodbye — to hold your hand

Now I sit here with this heavy ache

A heart half full, a soul that breaks

I light a candle, whisper your name

The world keeps turning… but it's not the same

I should’ve called

When the stars were bright

Should’ve told you

You saved my life

Now I carry this love, and all this pain

In the songs I sing, in the pouring rain

You're in the sky, you're in the flame

You're not forgotten, you’re not just a name

I’m so sorry I waited.

I hope you knew.

I loved you,

And I always will.