[Intro] [fingerpicked acoustic guitar, wooden flute melody] [Verse 1] [breathy female vocals] What is friendship, really? It’s missing someone eternally Who you made so much room for And you thought would never leave Because you swore you were family [Pre-Chorus] It’s realizing now you’re just The unopened letter forgotten in a box Because you got left behind in a city That triggers painful memories [Chorus] Tributes never watched Collective goodbyes Photos buried too deep in your mind It hurts, but it’s fine 'Cause there was a time Your light upon me was so bright I can’t help but feel orphaned As you naturally passed by And I stayed behind [Verse 2] So you understand, Respect the space And try to ease the silence away "Do not take it personally It’s just your own Abandonment issues screaming" [Chorus] Tributes never watched Collective goodbyes Photos buried too deep in your mind It hurts, but it’s fine 'Cause there was a time Your light upon me was so bright I can’t help but feel orphaned As you naturally passed by And I stayed behind [Bridge] [wooden flute trill] I find my comfort thinking you’re meant to cast a luster Over people’s eyes You may not see it But that’s the story of your life So I dry my tears And thank the skies 'Cause I got to see Your glowing light Even if now I call it “Once Upon a Time” [Outro] [vocalizing] Ooh Once Upon a Time... [wooden flute fades out] [acoustic guitar ends on a sustained chord]
