Not Alone
Harry Gardner Lyrics

Open your eyes and tell me what you see
Are you aware of your surroundings and notice me?

Am I among the forgotten?
Do you remember me or have I been lost in your memory?

Please say you remember me
I hope you haven't forgotten about me and our shared memories.

In a room where light hides behind the curtains
In a dimly lit room where everything appears bleak and lacking energy.

In a bed where you're lost in a dream
In a place where you're deep in dreamland and not cognizant of your surroundings or me.

In a time the world is full of darkness
At a time in history where everything seems uncertain and negative.

In a house that doesn't suit quieter than these
In a place of solitude where it's too unsettlingly silent for comfort.

We know you're there somewhere inside
We know that you're still there within yourself, regardless of the physical distance between us.

I say a prayer for you to smile
I hope that wherever you are, you're happy and content with your life.

Looks like the angels owe me one today
I feel like I've done something good and now I'm due to be rewarded for it.

But I stay strong, I know it won't be long
I'm tough and I'm determined to be patient, knowing that it'll all work out sooner or later.

Till I see the old days
Until we're able to reminisce like we used to about the good old days.

Open your eyes and say hello
Be alert and greet me, recognize my presence.

Open your mind and just let go
Be open to my suggestions and ideas, and be willing to relax and let things happen.

Tell me to get the remote
Ask me to handle the small tasks that you used to enjoy doing but now can't.

So we can watch your favourite show
Let's spend time watching the things that you used to enjoy, and create a more relaxed environment.

And ruffle my hair and say it's bad and tell me there's chocolate in your handbag
Let's be silly like we used to, with gentle teasing and the sharing of your favorite treats.

And tell me just how much I've grown
Let's catch up on lost time and talk about everything that's happened since we last spoke.

And let me know I'm not alone
Offer some comfort by ensuring me that I'm not the only one struggling and that you're still with me in spirit.

It happens too fast
Life is fleeting and goes by in the blink of an eye.

I find it all so strange
It's disorienting and hard to comprehend how quickly things can change in life.

I never knew that this could happen
I was unprepared for the changes that life would bring, and didn't realize how much things could change.

I blinked once, and everything had changed
Things shifted so quickly that I barely had time to react before everything was different.

I remember how you'd come around and see us
I cherished the times that you used to make an effort to visit and spend time with us.

And you'd always have the same cup for your tea
I remember the small, repetitive details that made up our time together and how they brought a sense of comfort.

Oh that cup sits on the shelf now
Now that you're gone, that same cup sits idle and collects dust, unseen and unused.

Waiting for the day you come back to me oh
Hoping that one day you'll return and we can pick up where we left off, and that cup can once again have purpose.

We understand good things don't last
We know that all things must end, even the good ones.

But I'd give anything just to see you laugh
Despite the knowledge that things can't last, I'd still do anything to see you happy and joyous.

And I will never understand how a precious memory can fade away
It's hard to accept that even the most cherished memories can blur and be forgotten over time.

But I'm not worried about that 'cos I know you're in good hands
Even though memories may fade, I'm at peace knowing that you're in a good place and that your happiness is ensured.

Piano plays
The music is a reflection of the emotions I'm feeling, and helps me express them.