You're Not There
Unseen Presence: Lukas Graham's Heartfelt Reflection on Absence
Lyrics
I only got you in my stories
I only have your presence in my stories.
And you know I tell them right
I narrate these stories truthfully.
Remember you and I, when I'm awake at night
Recalling our shared experiences when I'm sleepless.
So give it up for fallen glory
Acknowledging past glories that are now lost.
I never got to say goodbye
I never had the chance to bid farewell.
I wish I could ask for just a bit more time
Wishing for more time to communicate.
Every step I take, you used to lead the way
You guided me in every step I took.
Now I'm terrified to face it on my own
Now I'm fearful to confront life alone.
You're not there
You are not present.
To celebrate the man that you made
Unable to rejoice in the person you shaped.
You're not there
Absent during my triumphs and failures.
To share in my success and mistakes
Questioning the fairness of this absence.
Is it fair?
You will never witness the person I become.
You'll never know the person I'll be
You're not there
You are not here with me.
With me
Though I know that you're not there
Acknowledging your absence.
I still write you all these songs
I express my feelings through songs, as if you have the right to know.
It's like, you still got the right to know what's going on
Struggling to recall your appearance and voice.
As I struggle to remember how you used to look and sound
The hope of spotting you in a crowd lingers.
Sometimes I still think I can spot you in the crowd
Sometimes, the illusion of seeing you persists.
Every step I take, you used to lead the way
You used to guide me in every step.
Now I'm terrified to face it on my own
Fearful of facing life's challenges independently.
You're not there
You are not present.
To celebrate the man that you made
Unable to rejoice in the person you shaped.
You're not there
Absent during my triumphs and failures.
To share in my my success and mistakes
Questioning the fairness of this absence.
Is it fair?
You will never witness the person I become.
You'll never know the person I'll be
You're not there
You are not here with me.
With me
Time can heal your wounds if
Time may heal wounds if one remains strong.
You're strong and standing tall
Despite efforts, healing hasn't occurred.
I've been doing all of that, it didn't help at all
Growing older doesn't guarantee improvement.
They say you'll grow older, and it'll get better still
There's an acknowledgment of personal growth, but no assurance of recovery.
Yes, I will, but no it won't
No understanding from others.
They don't get it,
'Cause you're not there
You are not present.
To celebrate the man that you made
Unable to rejoice in the person you shaped.
You're not there
Absent during my triumphs and failures.
To share in my my success and mistakes
Questioning the fairness of this absence.
Is it fair?
You will never witness the person I become.
You'll never know the person I'll be
You're not there
You are not here with me.
With me
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