Upstairs
Heaven's Angel: A Poignant Tribute to Lost Loved Ones
Lyrics
Well I'm no good at goodbyes
Expressing difficulty in saying goodbye.
But I'd sure like to have one
Desiring a farewell despite the challenge.
Instead of finding out from somebody else half of what happened
Preferably learning about an event directly rather than partially from others.
I sat on the staircase, told myself it couldn't be true
Reacting to shocking news while sitting on the staircase.
Sent 24 texts in a row, didn't get one back from you
Trying to contact someone with 24 consecutive texts without receiving a response.
They say you stopped breathing
Addressing a rumor about the person ceasing to breathe.
Said you went in your sleep
Stating the reported cause of death as passing in sleep.
Sounds kind of peaceful
Reflecting on the peaceful aspect of the reported passing.
Hope its as it seems
Expressing hope that the reported scenario is accurate.
They asked if I'd like to see you and I just burst into tears
Reacting emotionally to the suggestion of seeing the deceased.
How could I see someone so full of life then see them now so full of fear
Contrasting the lively past with the current fearful state.
So I turned away, never saw you again
Choosing not to see the person again after an emotional reaction.
I was just a kid, didn't know how to deal with it
Explaining a lack of understanding and coping due to youth.
But I've learnt a lot since then
Claiming personal growth and learning from the experience.
And I heard that heaven's got a position open
Referencing a potential vacancy in heaven for a compassionate angel.
For an angel with some compassion and the intentions of a saint
Describing the qualities expected for the heavenly position.
Well I hope that you get the gig, 'cus God knows you're right for it
Expressing confidence that the deceased is suitable for the heavenly role.
I have to miss you every day
Acknowledging daily missing of the departed.
At least I know you're helping out upstairs
Believing the deceased is contributing positively in the afterlife.
I tried to sing at your funeral but I got too damn chocked up
Attempting to sing at the funeral but being emotionally overwhelmed.
But I know you'd have loved me just enough to say that we're family
Imagining the deceased considering the singer as family.
And sing it back to me
Visualizing the deceased responding positively to the singer's song.
And I heard that heaven's got a position open
Reiterating the potential heavenly position for the departed.
For an angel with some compassion and the intentions of a saint
Reemphasizing the qualities sought for the heavenly role.
And I hope that you get the gig, 'cus God knows you're right for it
Restating confidence in the suitability of the departed for the role.
I have to miss you every day
Acknowledging persistent daily longing for the departed.
At least I know you're helping out upstairs
Believing in the continued positive influence of the departed in the afterlife.
I picture you with white wings and I see you smiling
Imagining the departed with angelic attributes and a smiling demeanor.
You were always an angel, I guess now it's official
Affirming the inherent angelic nature of the departed.
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