A song about coming to terms with the loss of a loved one

Orginally written when Jerry Garcia died, when I lost a loved one the song had a stronger meaning.

Let the Spirit Shine

I can tell by your face
You want to leave this place
I can see it in your bloodshot eyes
It's hard I know
And it's got you feeling low
And the hurt pains so bad
You can't help but cry

There's a hollow in your shirt
And you want to be 'neath the dirt
'Cause your hero up and died
If it eases your mind
Only the body's left behind
So free the soul
And let the spirit shine

Let it shine in the mountains
Let it shine on the hills
Let it shine through the treetops
And heal every ill
When still becomes motion
And life becomes light
Free the spirit
And try to let it shine

Though the remaining feel the grief
The dying finds their peace
Because their struggle is finally done
Because the form is just a shell
And it wears the wearer well
'Til the candle dims
And the spirit starts to shine

Let it shine in the mountains
Let it shine on the hills
Let it shine through the treetops
And heal every ill
When still becomes motion
And life becomes light
Free the spirit
And try to let it shine