back to ghost

Lyrics

Back to a Ghost (My Friend Forever)
​(Verse 1)
I look back at the clock on that heavy, broken night
I should have never called our son that night to have you come save my life
Because now we’re standing at the edge of the past
Saying a goodbye that we both know has to last
I’m carrying a lifetime of my own regret
And a story full of shadows that I won’t forget
​(Chorus)
But I hope to believe you have forgiven me
For the things that I did and the way it used to be
Now my heart is gonna hurt, but I have to let you go
You have to be a ghost in the only story that I know
Yeah, back to a ghost... that my heart won’t forget
My friend forever, I haven’t given up yet
​(Verse 2)
We both know the truth that we tried so hard to hide
The bottle never runs dry when we’re standing side by side
It’s a cycle and a shadow that we cannot break
Too many promises that we just couldn't make
So I’m stepping out of the storm, out into the clear
Leaving you with love, but leaving you right here
​(Chorus)
And I hope to believe you have forgiven me
For the things that I did and the way it used to be
Now my heart is gonna hurt, but I have to let you go
You have to be a ghost in the only story that I know
Yeah, back to a ghost... that my heart won’t forget
My friend forever, I haven’t given up yet
​(Bridge)
It takes all of my strength to turn and walk away
To choose a different path at the end of the day
But this goodbye is the only way for a brand new start
Even with the ache that’s running deep inside my heart
​(Guitar Solo - Soft, gentle, and reflective)
​(Outro)
I hope you can find the strength to finally get sober
To find the peace you need now that this is over
And be the man I know you are, deep down inside...
With no more secrets, and no more places to hide.
Yeah, you’re back to a ghost...
But you’re my friend forever.
Goodbye, my friend.