Story Behind The Song
My family has known tragedy. We've lost valuable members of our next generation. But we honor the time we had with them. The words to the bridge of this song were taken almost directly from a dear member of my family who lost her son in a car accident. He was an amazing, engaging young man who had many favorite sayings. One of them was the inspiration for this song: "Don't think of it as goodbye - think of it as See You Later." I am enormously grateful to my producer, Bill Bentley, who helped me craft this song, which was difficult to write and to sing but one of the most rewarding song I've ever been part of.
Song Description
The death of any loved one is hard on the survivors but especially when it is a child who leaves too soon.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Serene |
Subject |
Philosophy, Spirituality |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
V1: What would I say if I saw you once more?
What would I want you to know?
Why in the world did you go?
I know you're out there, waiting for me
I have to believe that it's true
I'll try to be patient for two
Cho: I'll see you later - this isn't the end
Someday we'll be together again
I know you'll be waiting - we'll be celebrating
Don't think of this as goodbye
I'll see you later, oh, I
V2: I feel so selfish singing this here
Clearly you've somewhere to be
But if it were left up to me
I'd keep you here - I'd hold you close
I would give you more time
To stay here and shine
Cho:
Bridge: Your smile gave us all more smiles
Your singing made all our hearts sing
Your passion for living just keeps on giving
You're still here in everything
You made being quirky so cool and funny
You made friends with grown-ups and kids
Instead of asking why you had to die
I'm grateful you got to live
Cho:
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