Traces
Classic IV/Dennis Yost Lyrics

Faded photographs, covered now with lines and creases
Pictures from our past, that have grown old and damaged over time.

Tickets torn in half, memories in bits and pieces
Remnants of experiences gone wrong, fragmented and broken.

Traces of love, long ago, that didn't work out right
Memories of a now-defunct love that had run its course.

Traces of love.
The lingering remnants of a once-passionate love affair.

Ribbons from her hair, souvenirs of days together
Mementos of pleasant times gone by, such as things she'd worn in her hair.

The ring she used to wear, pages from an old love letter
Things that symbolized the depth of their love, including letters and jewelry.

Traces of love, long ago, that didn't work out right
Memories of a now-broken love that was destined for failure.

Traces of love, with me tonight.
The reminders of this past love are still very much present in my mind.

I close my eyes and say a prayer
I take a moment to reflect upon what has happened and hope for resolution.

That in her heart, she'll find, a trace of love still there,
I pray that she might still harbor a small bit of love for me, deep down.

Somewhere, oh.
I hold out hope that somewhere within her heart, my love might still reside.

Traces of hope, in the night, that she'll come back and dry
I have faith that there is still some hope for us to reconnect and that she'll help me heal.

These, traces of tears, from my eyes.
I have been crying over the loss of our relationship.

Oh oh oh oh
Additional emphasis on the deep, emotional sadness experienced.