You must have been in a place so dark
You couldn't feel the light
Reachin' for you through that stormy cloud
Now here we are gathered in our little hometown
This can't be the way you meant to draw a crowd

Oh why? That's what I keep asking
Was there anything I could've said or done?
Oh, I had no clue you were masking
A troubled soul, God only knows
What went wrong and why
You would leave the stage
In the middle of a song

Now in my mind, I'll keep you frozen
As a seventeen-year-old
Rounding third to score the winning run
You always played with passion
No matter what the game
When you took the stage
You'd shine just like the sun

Oh why? That's what I keep asking
And was there anything I could've said or done?
Oh, I had no clue you were masking
A troubled soul, oh, God only knows
What went wrong and why
And why you would leave the stage
In the middle of a song
Yeah, yeah

Now the oak trees are swaying
In the early autumn breeze
A golden sun is shining on my face
Through tangled thoughts
I hear a mockingbird sing
This old world really ain't that bad of a place

Oh why?
There's no comprehending
And who am I to try to judge or explain?
Oh, but I do have one burning question
Who told you life (who told you life)
Wasn't worth the fight?
They were wrong, they lied
Now you're gone and we cry
'Cause it's not like you to walk away
In the middle of a song

Your beautiful song
Your absolutely beautiful song

Comments (5)

  • Anonymous
    the meaning of this song is that he was in love with her. But he never knew that she was so depressed that she took her life, that's how she drew a crowd. She left the stage (the world or softball game) in the middle of a song (her life). He remembers her when she was 17 and playing softball, giving it her all, no matter what. After she committed suicide, he asked her/said to her lines 27-31.
  • Anonymous
    This song was written by a friend about a friend that committed suicide. Richard was in his late 40's. Leaving the stage has two meanings; Of course the obvious would be him taking his own life, the other is that he was a musician...so the words leaving the stage in the middle of a song really explains Richard. Hope this helps.
  • Anonymous
    My best friends brother committed suicide and this song makes me cry. I wish he had of heard this song... Life is worth the fight...
  • Anonymous
    This song is so powerful, I share it with everyone I can when I can't explain how I'm feeling. I lost one of my good friends to suicide this year, only 20 years old. Because of this I plan to take action and start suicide awareness. Everyone should search for things in their community they can do/volunteer to make this more aware, because when people get hit with this heart ache most are unaware of the signs, prevention and help. So please everyone! In memory of your loved one, do this for them!
  • Lauren Hobdy
    I misss you William!