Now that the waiting's over
There was no four leaf clover
I can finally see the end in view
Through with all the mishaps
It felt like I'd been kidnapped
Now I feel so brand new
Hello old friend this is Heather
I wish I could have known you better
I'm so glad I got to see you one last time

I've been called home into the unknown
Don't be scared I won't be here alone

I loved you for most my life time
Most the time you were my lifeline
My gratitude is with you and is most sincere
We planted seeds, we grew an orchard
Looking back now looking forward
I take my last breath knowing
That you're by my side

You were my love you were my husband
You were my rock you were my best friend
Sleeping's been so hard without you
By my side
And every day I'm going to miss you
No one's there when I go to kiss you
I can't wait until I'm
By your side

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are a powerful reflection on the end of someone's life and their journey homeward. The singer starts by saying that they can now see the end in view, and they've been through mishaps that felt like they were kidnapped - likely a metaphor for feeling out of control and helpless. However, they now feel brand new and are grateful to have seen an old friend named Heather one last time. This suggests that the singer is at peace with what's happening and glad to have closure with loved ones before departing.

The second stanza makes it more explicit that the singer is facing death and going into the unknown - but they reassure others that they won't be alone. They reflect on their life and express gratitude for their loved one who was a lifeline throughout it all. They planted seeds and grew an orchard together, which is a beautiful metaphor for the growth and abundance in their relationship. They take their last breath knowing that their loved one is by their side, and the final stanza is a heart-wrenching farewell to a spouse who was not only a partner but a rock and best friend. The singer acknowledges that sleeping is hard without them there, and they'll miss them every day, looking forward to the day when they can be reunited.

Overall, these lyrics are a moving reflection on death and the end of a life well-lived. The singer is at peace with their journey homeward and grateful for their loved ones who have made it all worthwhile.

Line by Line Meaning

Now that the waiting's over
The anticipation is finally over

There was no four leaf clover
There was no luck on my side

I can finally see the end in view
Finally, I see the end in sight

Through with all the mishaps
I am done with all the mistakes

It felt like I'd been kidnapped
It seemed like I was held hostage for a long time

Now I feel so brand new
I feel completely renewed now

Hello old friend this is Heather
I am Heather, your old friend

I wish I could have known you better
I regret not knowing you better

I'm so glad I got to see you one last time
I am glad I had the chance to see you one more time

I've been called home into the unknown
I am being summoned home to an unknown place

Don't be scared I won't be here alone
Do not worry, I will not be alone