Ten years ago today, you wore that white dress so pure I learned how to hold my breath, hiding in the shadow behind you Every morning your laughter was my only salvation My one and only religion was you alone Now the bells are ringing! Rain is pouring inside my chest! That stranger holding your hand Isn’t me—and that fact tears me apart So long, my saving grace! (So long, my saving grace!) I’ll tear out the pages of my youth and give them to you After tracing ten years of orbits, today I finally let you go My screams will be buried in this splendid wedding march At the most beautiful moment—I lose you! The black suit reflected in the mirror feels like funeral clothes The sound of congratulatory applause pierces me like gunshots When the bouquet you threw falls to the floor Our parallel lines part here forever I wanted to tell you! I wanted to scream it! That the spot beside you was always supposed to be mine! But you’re smiling—so brightly like the sun To protect that smile, I’ll gladly die for it! So long, my saving grace! (So long, my saving grace!) I’ll tear out the pages of my youth and give them to you After tracing ten years of orbits, today I finally let you go My screams will be buried in this splendid wedding march At the most beautiful moment—I lose you! Goodbye, my ten years… I hope you’ll be happy—in a world without me. Goodbye, my ten years… I hope you’ll be happy—in a world without me. My saving grace… I watched you from the shadows for ten years, never speaking my heart. Today I let you go—not in defeat, but in love that learned to be selfless. Be radiant. Be loved as you always deserved. If you ever remember me, know I’m smiling from afar. Thank you… for being my everything. Goodbye. I felt your silent warmth all these years, even if I couldn’t name it. I’m sorry for any pain my happiness caused. You were never nothing—you were the gentle shadow that made my light feel safe. Thank you for loving me in your quiet way. Be free now. Find your peace. Goodbye… my silent guardian.
