A Stake through my own Heart

I'm writing this entry for a friend who's tottering precariously on a tightrope of emotions. Ironically, this song WILL NOT make him feel better. In fact, I worry he may feel a little worse listening to it.

I'm writing it nevertheless because it's my way of telling him -

You're not alone, bud.
I cannot feel what you feel
but I'm trying to imagine the pain lodged in your heart
I know you feel nothing will dull the pain
But there is.
If only you would learn to commit your heart to Him.
And whilst you're moping and taking your time to reach out and hold His outstretched hand,
I'm here.
And I'll be here for a long time...


How can I just let you walk away,
just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all

How can you just walk away from me,
when all I can do is watch you leave
Cos we've shared the laughter and the pain,
and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me,
just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me
is against all odds and that's what I've got to face

I wish I could just make you turn around,
turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you,
so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me,
just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
But to wait for you,
well that's all I can do and that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now,
'cos I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've got to take, oh, oho

Just take a look at me now