Story Behind The Song
Initially written because of the AIDs epidemic, this song can be placed anywhere these emotions exist.
Song Description
The singer is reminiscing, and caught up in memories of friends who have passed away suddenly and too young. He/she is overwhelmed with emotions, anger and despair. Yet those who are gone talk to him and tell him they are experiencing peace.
| Song Length |
1:00 |
Genre |
New Age - Neo Classical |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Doom, Frustration |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
Absent Friends
Absent friends possess me, all the friends who've gone
There is so much less me since they've traveled on
Though their smiles are missing as they fade to black
When I'm reminiscing, absent friends come back.
Absent friends have found me, absent friends are here
Absent friends around me whisper in my ear
They confide their freedom, tell of their release
Every day I see them-absent friends at peace.
Still there's such confusion, still I have such rage
Still there's no conclusion, there's no final page
With so little warning, they drop out of touch
Why must I keep mourning absent friends so much?
(Piano interlude and spoken tribute)
Hoping that tomorrow all the sadness ends
So in joy and sorrow, here's to absent friends.
Hoping that tomorrow all the sadness ends
So in joy and sorrow, here's to absent friends.
©Lyrics: David Finkle /Music: Edmond Paul Nicodemi