Long Gone

I could've sworn I saw you standing at the crossing again Then a stranger turns around and it makes sense I would never think a night swim could bring a quiet violence I didn't hear the sirens I thought I saw you even though you're long gone Not in the city for a month And now I'm flying down to see you and for what? You're gone You'll never hear this song It's hard to sit in a silent room at the best of times (Now my body's not looking right) I wish I could only see the sea without looking for signs (Of life) I would never think a night swim could bring a quiet violence I didn't hear the sirens I thought I saw you even though you're long gone Not in the city for a month And now I'm flying down to see you and for what? You're gone You'll never hear this song And all I know is that you're long gone Not in the city for a month And now I'm flying down to see you and for what? You're gone You'll never hear this song Wings break when angels fall on the ground I forget how much I need my family around So I confess; I was depressed I didn't keep in touch as much as I should've Now I always wear your tee, the necklaces you gave me And I know you loved the sea and believed in higher things, so Even though you got out early I think you're free, 'least you've not left me