Story Behind The Song
Back when I was a teenager, playing in a rock and roll band, our lead singer died in a motorcycle accident. We were the best of friends and his death affected me all the years. Only within the last couple of years could I finally comes to terms with his death through the writing of this song. Some of the lines I spoke to him at the grave site telling him I could never have another friend.
Song Description
The song is about my lifelong struggle with the death of my best friend at the age of 18.
| Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Unique - General, Unique - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Sorrow |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Who I Am
Too soon to say goodby
I need to find a place to cry
Don't want to feel this pain
Could someone please explain
Why I can't see my friend
How did this all just end
You were there and now you're gone
How do I move on
How do I move on
My friend
If there's a God above
Talk to me
If you're a God of love
Hold me
I need to understand, understand
Who I Am
you'll never age a day
I'll always think of you that way
Perhaps another time
I'll smile when you cross my mind
And now it's time for me to go
But here's what you must know
I never want another friend
I can't go through this again
Go through this again
My friend
If there's a God above
Talk to me
If you're a God of love
Hold me
If there's a God above
Talk to me Lord
And if you're a God of love
Hold me close, hold me close
I need to understand, understand
Who I am, who I am
Copyright 2019© Steven McDonald