Dear friend,
I know we've reached the end.
The road has diverged and we're walking on opposite branches.
In your hands
A map marked up with our paths
So you can find me as long as you have your own compass.

And as you walk further away,
I hope you don't forget my name.

I hope you see bright lights ahead.
I hope your journey leads you to
A well deserved sleep,
And a life that you want to keep.
And you don't look back.
Don't look back.

Dear friend,
Are your shoulders sore?
You packed everything that you could ever need but i ask you to bring something more:
Like all we've done.
I know it sounds like a lot
But they're just little things like when we were sharing illegal drinks in the back yard.

They say some things will never change.
I've yet to see them stay the same.

I hope you see bright lights ahead.
I hope your journey leads you to
A well deserved sleep,
And a life that you want to keep
And you don't look back.
Don't look back.

Dear friend,
You're not paying attention.
I'd hate to lose you but i'll bear it like i have been taught to do
Since i was young
And we lost someone we loved.
Nobody waited for me to pick myself up.

Don't play the games you say you hate,
You'll always end in second place.
I know exactly how that sounds.
I hope you know they'll let you down.
And if you're left without a bed,
Remember all the things i've said,
And if those lights ever grow dim,
I'll be the one who lets you in.