Story Behind The Song
Departures, real or imagined, temporary or permanent. A User's Manual in short song.
| Song Length |
4:25 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Relationship |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
While You're Here © 2013 Ken Kahn
Last night you dropped the news that you must go away.
I could just stand confused in the wreckage of this day.
Oh so tempting just to see these storm clouds in the sky -
How soon they're gonna cry. As will I.
But here's the thing - The future's here
Come listen close - I just want to be clear,
While you're here, I'm gonna hold off sorrow
Bring you close and shine you back like a mirror
While I will hold onto our dreams for tomorrow,
I will hold out all of my love while you're still here.
I don't know what will fill that space inside of me
That your departure will create, that I'll let no one see.
And each cliché that comes to mind, and every tired phrase -
Kick them to the curb. Seize this day.
So here's the thing - The future's here
Come listen close - I just want to be clear,
While you're here, I'm gonna hold off sorrow
Bring you close and shine you back like a mirror
While I will hold onto our dreams for tomorrow,
I will hold out all of my love while you're still here.