Story Behind The Song
This is a tribute song to Pat Tillman, the former NFL star turned Marine who died in Afghanistan in 2004.
Song Description
The singer tells the story of how futile it is to get over his brother's death despite trying so hard. He understands it was all part of a plan, but doesn't want to let go and feels like he's a "Far Cry from Heaven."
| Song Length |
4:56 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Cheerless |
Subject |
Sorrow, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Counting Crows, Matchbox Twenty |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
I thought I saw your car today
& remembered the nights that we used to play
I grabbed that chain that you once wore
you told me it gave you strength & more
but I just don't feel it raining down on me
since you've been gone
I'm not quite the same no more
there's no tellin' when I'll be back on my feet again
I see your pictures and I still hear your voice in my head
but the way I feel now, I'm a far cry from heaven
can't say if I will ever move on
part of me tries but part of me won't
the darkness that keeps the light away
won't let me see a brighter day
I'm searchin' for your light to shine down on me
my good thoughts make me feel so small
compared to what you gave us all
nothing could ever replace you
He took you home to a better place
but God knows I miss those days