Story Behind The Song

First song that I wrote. It was on my first Christmas after the divorce and I was all alone.

Song Description

Surviving and rebuilding life after a relationship is over. The realization that it can't be put back together.

Lyrics

"When You Lose Your Life"

Nine o'clock at night it's been another long day,
Getting home this late seems I've been so far away.
Our kids have all grown, she's feeling alone
And even I seem to be causing her pain.

Open the door and go in, she's there waiting for me,
I can see in her eyes that there's no turning back
No chance to explain, she's packed up my things.
And even I can't fight back the tears.

chorus
What do you do when you lose your life?
Hold on tight to the memories; say a prayer, take me anywhere... away from here.
God, clear my head, give my heart a break, this pain's too hard to remember,
And what I've lost can never be replaced.

It's been a year and this new place isn't the same
As the home and family I've somehow misplaced
The seasons move by, to others I lie,
And even they see I'm not moving on.

chorus
What do you do when you lose your life?
Hold on tight to the memories; say a prayer, take me anywhere... away from here.
God, clear my head, give my heart a break, this pain's too hard to remember,
And what I've lost will never be replaced.

It's been so long since I felt love's sweet touch,
I'm taking it slow living my life day by day,
I've found new hope, she helps me to cope,
And even she knows broken hearts can mend.

chorus
What do you do when you lose your life?
Hold on tight to the memories; say a prayer, take me anywhere... away from here.
God, clear my head, give my heart a break, this pain's too hard to remember,
For what I've lost can never be replaced.

refrain
What hope is left when you've lost your life?
I held on tight to the memories; said my prayers, went everywhere...moved on from there.
God, gave me hope, love can come again, this time I'll always remember,
That what you lose can never be replaced.