Dear God
Avenged Sevenfold Lyrics

A lonely road, crossed another cold state line
Travelling on an isolated and distant path, crossing over to another chilly region.

Miles away from those I love purpose undefined
Several miles away from beloved ones, lost and without a clear objective or destination.

While I recall all the words you spoke to me
Remembering all the conversations we had, every word that was exchanged.

Can't help but wish that I was there
Feeling powerless and yearning to be present.

And where I'd love to be, oh yeah
Imagining a place of comfort and joy.

Dear God the only thing I ask of you is
A prayer to a superior being pleading for intervention.

To hold her when I'm not around
To comfort and protect a loved one when the singer is not present.

When I'm much too far away
When the distance that separates them is too great.

We all need that person who can be true to you
Every person needs someone they can rely on, who will always be faithful.

But I left her when I found her
Abandoning someone who was discovered and loved.

And now I wish I'd stayed
Regretting the decision to leave.

'Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired
Feeling isolated and worn out.

I'm missing you again oh no
Longing for the loved one one more time.

Once again
Repeatedly feeling this way.

There's nothing here for me on this barren road
Finding nothing of value on this empty path.

There's no one here while the city sleeps
Being alone when the rest of the world is resting.

And all the shops are closed
While the singer is empty, every store has shut down.

Can't help but think of the times I've had with you
Recalling every moment that was shared together.

Pictures and some memories will have to help me through, oh yeah
Depending on photographs and recollections to help cope with the isolation.

Some search, never finding a way
Some people search relentlessly, yet never find their path.

Before long, they waste away
Before they know it, their existence is gone.

I found you, something told me to stay
The singer found the person they loved and was compelled to stay, but didn't.

I gave in, to selfish ways
Choosing to act selfishly instead of choosing to remain with the one they loved.

And how I miss someone to hold
Yearning for someone to embrace and hold tight.

When hope begins to fade
During times when optimism begins to diminish.