The Loud Silence

[Verse 1] You were all alone, Looking for anyone to care. Everyone's listening, Now that you're not here. Crying out in silence, Trapped in your head, Answer in the echoes, Of the words you never said. [Chorus] I heard you, Crying out in silence, Still stuck in your head, Your little island. If I could turn it back, Undo every quiet tear, You wouldn't feel so loud, Now that you're not here. [Verse 2] Messages unanswered, Screens lighting up too late, Your name in every hallway, Etched in every face. We build little monuments, Out of guilt or out of fear, Talking like we knew you, Now that you're not here. [Chorus] I heard you, Crying out in silence, Still stuck in your head, Your little island. If I could turn it back, Undo every quiet tear, You wouldn't feel so loud, Now that you're not here. [Bridge] Would it change a thing, If we heard your call, Might you still be alone? Would no one care at all? Or would it fall on deaf ears? Now your empty chair, Is the loudest thing we hear. [Chorus] I heard you, Crying out in silence, Still stuck in your head, Your little island. If I could turn it back, Bring you right back here, You wouldn't feel so gone, Now that you're not here. ************************************************************ If you are in despair, desolation, and/or sorrow and are having "thoughts", please seek help, talk to somebody. It isn't worth it. Take it from somebody who is no stranger to loss, life is too precious and there's a reason you are here, I truly believe that! What I'd give to have the people I've lost back in this world... back in my life... don't do that to the rest of us. Don't put us through that. It'll get better but only if you fight for it. Please seek help. To you from me, -Oliver Outcome