Lyrics
The angels called your name today
The speaker mentions that angels have called someone's name today.
They said it was your time to go
The angels have conveyed that it's time for the person to leave this world.
Oh the ending is inevitable but the timing you'll never know
Reflecting on the inevitability of the end, acknowledging uncertainty in its timing.
I wish I said my last goodbyes oh I wish I could've known
Expressing regret for not having the opportunity to say final goodbyes.
But nothing will ever get you back and I need to let you go
Acceptance that nothing can bring the person back, and there's a need to move on.
I'll be a little stronger
Commitment to becoming emotionally stronger in dealing with the loss.
I wish you could've held on a little longer
Wishing the departed had held on longer, indicating a desire for more time together.
I'll try to make you proud
A pledge to make the departed individual proud through one's actions.
As you watch me from the clouds
Imagining the departed watching from the afterlife ("clouds").
My heart is growing fonder
Feelings of growing fondness in the heart despite the absence.
But the days are only getting longer when you're not here
Describing the difficulty of facing longer days without the person's presence.
I see nothing but tears
The speaker sees only tears in the absence of the departed.
We'll keep your chair ready
A symbolic gesture of keeping a chair ready, preserving the memory.
With the fire burning bright
Maintaining a fire as a tribute, possibly representing eternal remembrance.
My heart is only heavy
Expressing the burden of a heavy heart in the absence of the departed.
As you walk into the light
Imagining the departed walking into the light, a metaphor for the afterlife.
I'll keep the flowers smiling
Commitment to keeping a positive environment, despite the absence.
With the garden smiling too
Extending the positive imagery to a garden, highlighting the void left by the departed.
The only thing we're missing is the smile that belongs to you
The only missing element is the departed person's smile.
I'll be a little stronger
Reiteration of the commitment to emotional strength despite the loss.
I wish you could've held on a little longer
Wishing for more time together, a repeated sentiment.
I'll try to make you proud
Reiterating the pledge to make the departed individual proud.
As you watch me from the clouds
Continuing the imagery of the departed watching from the clouds.
My heart is growing fonder
Repeating the theme of growing emotional attachment despite the absence.
But the days are only getting longer when you're not here I see nothing but tears
Restating the challenge of facing longer days without the departed and witnessing only tears.
He'd take you in his arms
Introducing a male figure who would provide comfort but is no longer present.
He'd smile but now he's gone
Highlighting the absence of the comforting male figure, replaced by a sense of loss.
The evil world has taken you away
Describing the negative impact of the world by taking away the departed individual.
He'd make you feel okay
Remembering the departed as someone who could make things feel okay, especially on difficult days.
Even on the darkest days
Emphasizing the departed's ability to bring light even in dark times.
Oh why'd you take our sunshine away
Expressing sorrow and questioning why the positive influence (sunshine) was taken away.
I'm being a little stronger
Stating personal growth in strength despite the pain of the departure.
I know you couldn't hold on any longer
Acknowledging the inevitability of the departure, recognizing the person couldn't hold on any longer.
So this is my goodbye
Announcing the speaker's farewell to the departed.
From down here I'll watch you fly fly fly fly
A metaphorical expression of watching the departed soar or move on in the afterlife.
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