A Brother's Lament

You made a promise
An unspoken vow,
And I wish you were here while I'm repeating it now.

We'd be there for each other,
Always around,
But you can't hear me as you lie on the ground.

So let the tears fall
(though there's nothing I can do)
Let the tears fall
('till the whole night is through)
And though the future looks grey
And they'll come take you away
Let the tears fall
(and I'll lie next to you)

The smile left your face,
a part of me died.
They are all moving on,
But I can't leave your side.

We'd be there for each other,
always around,
but I can't stay here,
as you lie on the ground.

So let the tears fall
(though there's nothing I can do)
Let the tears fall
('till the whole night is through)
And though the future looks grey
And they'll come take you away
Let the tears fall
(and I'll lie next to you)