Bright Lights

Dear friend
I know we've reached the end
The road has diverged and we're walking on opposite branches
In your hands
A map marked up with our paths
So you can find me as long as you have your own compass

And as you walk further away
I hope you don't forget my name

I hope you see bright lights ahead
I hope your journey leads you to
A well deserved sleep
And a life that you want to keep
And you don't look back
Don't look back

Dear friend
Are your shoulders sore?
You packed everything that you could ever need but i ask you to bring something more:
Like all we've done
I know it sounds like a lot
But they're just little things like when we were sharing illegal drinks in the back yard

They say some things will never change
I've yet to see them stay the same

I hope you see bright lights ahead
I hope your journey leads you to
A well deserved sleep
And a life that you want to keep
And you don't look back
Don't look back

Dear friend
You're not paying attention
I'd hate to lose you but i'll bear it like i have been taught to do
Since i was young
And we lost someone we loved
Nobody waited for me to pick myself up

Don't play the games you say you hate
You'll always end in second place
I know exactly how that sounds
I hope you know they'll let you down
And if you're left without a bed
Remember all the things i've said
And if those lights ever grow dim
I'll be the one who lets you in