Wonderful Life
Alter Bridge Lyrics


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Close your eyes,
And just hear me sing,
One last long goodbye,
One last song before you spread your wings.

There's so much left to say,
And before this moment slips away
What a wonderful life,
For as long as you've been at my side,
And I want you to know,
I loved you so

Then the cold night calls,
And the tears fall like rain,
It's so hard letting go,
Of the one thing I'll never replace

And soon you will be gone,
But these words, they will live on

What a wonderful life,
For as long as you've been at my side,
And I want you to know,
I'll miss you so,
And though our days come to an end,
No, I'll never love like this again,
What a wonderful life my friend

And all that I am,
You let me be,
I will remember you,
For all that you've done,
And given to me

Love will remain,
This I can see,
Now and forever more
Because of you,
Now I believe
I believe

What a wonderful life,
For as long as you've been at my side,
And I want you to know,
I loved you so

What a wonderful life,
For as long as you've been at my side,
And I want you to know,
I'll miss you so,
And though our days come to an end,
No, I'll never love like this again,
What a wonderful life
A wonderful life
What a wonderful life
What a wonderful life

And with one last embrace
As the tears fall like rain you're gone




And with one last goodbye,
As you fade out tonight, you're gone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wonderful Life" by Alter Bridge paint a picture of someone saying farewell to a loved one who is about to pass away. The song begins with the singer asking the listener to close their eyes and listen to his final song. He wants to express everything he hasn't had a chance to say before it's too late. The overarching theme of the song is how wonderful life has been because of the person who is dying.


The chorus speaks to the magnitude of the emotions involved in saying goodbye to someone who has been such an important part of one's life. The singer acknowledges that life will never be the same without this person. He's grateful for having had their companionship and support for as long as he has.


As the song comes to an end, the singer is left to remember all the good things that have come from his relationship with the person he's saying goodbye to. He promises that he'll never forget what they've meant to him and that their love will endure even as they part ways. The final two lines of the song refer to the idea that the loved one will live on in the singer's heart forever.


Overall, "Wonderful Life" is a powerful tribute to the impact that someone can have on another person's life. The lyrics acknowledge the sadness and pain of losing someone special while also emphasizing the beauty of the time they spent together.


Line by Line Meaning

Close your eyes,
Take a moment to focus and center yourself.


And just hear me sing,
Listen to my words and let them resonate with you.


One last long goodbye,
Our final farewell to each other.


One last song before you spread your wings.
A final moment of togetherness before parting ways.


There's so much left to say,
We still have unfinished business to take care of.


And before this moment slips away
We should not let this opportunity pass us by without addressing what needs to be said.


What a wonderful life,
Reflecting on the good times we shared and celebrating our time together.


For as long as you've been at my side,
Grateful for your presence in my life.


And I want you to know,
It's important to me that you understand.


I loved you so
Expressing deep affection and care.


Then the cold night calls,
The reality of the situation sets in, reminding us of the pain that comes with letting go.


And the tears fall like rain,
An emotional response to the sadness and grief we are feeling.


It's so hard letting go,
Admitting that it's not easy to move on from the connection we shared.


Of the one thing I'll never replace
Knowing that what we had was unique and special, irreplaceable by anything else.


And soon you will be gone,
Coming to terms with the reality that we must go our separate ways.


But these words, they will live on
Our memories and love for each other will remain, even after we part ways.


And all that I am,
Acknowledging the impact of your presence in my life.


You let me be,
I have been able to grow and be myself because of your support.


I will remember you,
You will always hold a special place in my heart and memory.


For all that you've done,
Grateful for your contributions to my life and our connection.


And given to me
Recognizing the selflessness and generosity of your actions toward me.


Love will remain,
The love we shared will never fade away.


This I can see,
Knowing that our connection has been real and meaningful.


Now and forever more
Our bond will last into eternity.


Because of you,
You have had a significant impact on my life and who I am.


Now I believe
Our connection has given me hope and faith in the future.


And with one last embrace
Our final physical connection before parting ways.


As the tears fall like rain you're gone
Feeling the sadness and pain of saying goodbye.


And with one last goodbye,
Our final farewell to each other.


As you fade out tonight, you're gone.
The reality that we won't see each other again sets in, as we move on in different directions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, MYLES KENNEDY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Emanoel Vieira da Rocha Porto

Close your eyes
And just hear me say
One last long goodbye
One last song before
You spread your wings
There's so much left to say
Before this moment slips away

What a wonderful life
For as long as you've been at my side
And I want you to know I loved you so.
The cold night calls
And the tears fall like rain
It's so hard letting go
Of the one thing I'll never replace.
And soon you will be gone
But these words, they will live on.

What a wonderful life for as long as you've been at my side
And I want you to know I'll miss you so
And though all days come to an end
No I'll never love like this again.
What a wonderful life my friend.
And all that I am
You let me be
I'll remember you
For all that you've done
And given to me

And love will remain
This I can see
Now and forever more
Because of you now I believe
I believe
What a wonderful life
For as long as you've been at my side
And I want you to know that I loved you so
What a wonderful life
For as long as you've been at my side
And I want you to know I'll miss you so

And though all days come to an and
No I'll never love like this again
What a wonderful life
What a wonderful life
What a wonderful life
A wonderful life
And with one last embrace
As the tears fall like rain
You're gone
And with one last goodbye
And you faded out tonight, you're gone



All comments from YouTube:

Gogeta86

I love reading comments on Alter Bridge songs. It goes to show how their music is resonant and relevant. I've found their music is like a refuge at times, reminding me that it's alright to be human and slip up; feel pain, where mostly there is pressure to get on with it and above all to succeed. It's like stepping out of work for a break into a garden and a bench. Every comment enriches the experience of listening; feeling all the shared emotion. In short: it really brings folks together : )

Gogeta86 hope you have a wonderful life. keep rolling. life must go on

Escana100

We played this song at my sons funeral,Adam tragically died while on holiday with his 3 best mates,he went to see Alterbridge before he passed away and loved them,now I'm hooked on this special song for my special son xx

Escana100 sorry to hear that. hope you have a wonderful life

Irish Andy

I'm sitting here playing this with my dad who is on his journey home and I will miss him and love him so much. Thank you dad for the father, friend and hero you have always been to me. Please love your family and don't worry about tomorrow. Love them each second of the day. I will remember you forever x

Shark Tank

My best best friend died on his 20th birthday.
A couple of months before his tragic death I got him into 'Alter Bridge' I even bought him a ticket to see them live. This song was played at his funeral, 2 years ago. Every time I hear it, it bring floods of tears to my eyes and memories that can never be replaced.

I love you man. X

Adam Coe

I'm really sorry about loss bro 

Amanda Prince

I completely understand that. I'm sorry.

Joanne Filippone

I So Understand, have lost too many too fast...Sorry

Lee Comber

we send love and peace to your friend

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