[Verse - The Good Times] We found a world in colors Not in black and white Two hearts, one soul Laughter, simple moments, Forever in my mind You and me - that was our time [Chorus] The long way back from light to the dark and back From joy to the silence from the fire to the spark. The long way back with you in my heart Then came the day you left me, not in anger but in time. Dementia took your mind and memories, the love grew stronger. [Chorus] The long way back, from the light to the dark.... And back [Verse 2 - When You Fell I Fell Then the dark times came slowly not in a day, but in a year. You got sick, but you kept your smile, while the pain grew, you still so dear. And then my heart attack - that day the world got louder, colder, more fragile. [Chorus] The long way back, from the light to the dark.... And back [Verse 3 - The Stealing mind] Two years of fighting, against a body and mind. Then came the day you left me, not in anger but in time. Dementia took your mind and memories, the love grew stronger. [Chorus] The long way back, from the light to the dark.... And back [Verse 4 - Empty House] Silence Silence in the rooms where your laughter used to live. Your voice, in my thoughts I still see you. in the little things - empty chair empty bed in my dreams. [Chorus] The long way back, from the light to the dark....... And still I walk, with you inside my heart. [Verse 5 - The Ravine] Two years in a storm, grief, carrying blame. The world moved on, but I was not the same. The world moved on, but I was not the same. Loneliness became my best friend, But the music gave me a reason to breathe again. [Chorus] The long way back, from the light to the dark..... And slowly, slowly, I climb. [Verse 6- Still Here] I'm not there yet, but I'm on my way. The pain, the pain is still with me, but I've found a new day. I make music, I remember, I feel, I live, I try. The long way back - not just to who I was, but to who I can still be. A better me. [Final Chorus] The long way back.... Still here, still feeling, still alive [Instrumental break] [Fade out] [End]
