One Final Breath
Presence Lyrics

I just wanted to say thank you
The singer expresses gratitude for the lessons they learned from the listener

For teaching me the things
The singer acknowledges that they have gained knowledge from the listener

I couldn't have learned without you
The singer recognizes that they would not have been able to learn certain things without the listener's guidance

And I know that you're watching over me
The artist believes that the listener is still present in their life, even though they have passed away

So tell me
The artist seeks further understanding from the listener

Did I turn out to be everything that you hoped I'd be
The singer wonders if they have met the listener's expectations for them

I just wish I had a second chance to say
The singer regrets not having expressed their love to the listener before their death

That I love you
The artist wishes they had told the listener they loved them before they passed away

'cause I didn't
The artist admits that they did not tell the listener they loved them while they were alive

Before you passed away
The artist acknowledges that the listener has died

I hope you know how many lives you touched
The singer recognizes that the listener's impact reached many people

Your memory lives in all of us
The artist believes that the listener's memory will always be present in those who knew them

I miss you so much
The singer expresses their longing for the listener, who has passed away

One final breath
The singer refers to the listener's final breath before their death

Between you and I one final test
The singer suggests that the listener's death was a test for both parties involved

When I looked into your eyes
The artist recalls a moment when they made eye contact with the listener

This is what you left
The artist interprets the listener's legacy as a part of themselves

All I am inside
The singer suggests that the listener's legacy has deeply affected them on a personal level

You gave me life
The singer attributes their life to the listener's influence

Just the other night
The artist refers to a recent night

You visited me in a dream
The artist recalls a dream where they saw the listener

You looked as healthy as ever
The artist notes that the listener appeared to be in good health in the dream

The best I've ever seen
The singer implies that the listener looked better than they had while alive

You stood there in the light
The artist describes a moment in the dream where the listener was illuminated by light

Surrounded by a sea of green
The singer describes a setting in the dream where the listener was surrounded by greenery

It was a beautiful place
The singer describes the dream setting as beautiful

Where only love could breathe
The singer describes the dream setting as a place characterized by love

Then you took me by the hand
The artist recalls a moment in their dream where the listener held their hand

And told me silently that objects in the mirror may be closer than they seem
The listener imparted wisdom in the dream, referencing the famous warning on car mirrors

And I thanked you with a smile
The singer expressed gratitude to the listener in the dream

For reminding me
The singer was thankful for the listener's reminder of the warning on car mirrors

You didn't have to speak
The listener's message was conveyed through their actions, not their words

'cause I heard every word
The artist implies they received the listener's message clearly

Your message was clear and you can be rest assured
The artist takes comfort in the clarity of the listener's message

That I'll teach all the rest the best of all that I've learned
The singer pledges to pass on what they have learned from the listener to others

Your death gave life to me
The artist believes that the listener's death allowed them to grow

And I've turned into the best person that I can be
The singer believes that the listener's influence has helped them become the best version of themselves

Court's adjourned
The singer concludes their thoughts by using a legal term to indicate that their words are finished

Now I live my life for you
The singer sees their life as a tribute to the listener

To the greatest teacher I've ever known
The artist views the listener as the best teacher they have ever had

From beyond you showed me that I'll never be alone
The artist believes that the listener's memory will provide them with comfort and guidance

And I've grown beyond my years
The singer has matured as a result of the listener's impact on their life

These tears are here to show you that I've conquered the fear
The singer's tears represent their emotional growth and ability to overcome fear

Let us not grieve over your death
The artist encourages others not to focus on the sadness of the listener's death

But celebrate your life
The artist urges others to celebrate the listener's life and legacy

And let you rest
The artist believes that the listener deserves to rest in peace

A life with no regrets/just love and happiness
The singer believes that the listener lived a life free of regrets, centered on love and happiness

You taught us this and now bliss manifests
The artist believes that the listener's legacy has helped to create a state of happiness and contentment