Goodbye My Friend
T.O Lyrics

How many roads had I gone, I got to
Reflecting on the many paths taken in life, feeling tired and unable to continue

Feeling like I can't go on and on
Feeling weary and unsure about continuing on the current path

Lord it seems, it gets so lonesome when
Acknowledging the loneliness that comes with chasing one's dreams

You're following dreams
Pursuing one's goals and aspirations

And why was I on that road, where
Questioning the reason for being on a certain path

The angels fear, like a fool I chose
Choosing a path that others might shy away from due to fear

To give a stranger a ride in the night,
Making a bold move by giving a stranger a ride at night

He said, "heh listen here darling, I'll
The stranger tried to impart some wisdom

Open your eyes"
Encouraging the artist to gain new perspectives

Better not give up until you drop.
Encouraging perseverance despite difficulties

There's a time to live, there's a time to die
Acknowledging the inevitability of death and the importance of living fully in the meantime

My friend Jack said, he'd tell me why.
Recalling the words of a friend who had valuable life advice

He had a key to survival, to dream of a better time,
Jack had a mindset that helped him get through tough times and hold onto hope

And boy, joy is a thing of the past
Recognizing that past happiness may not be easily regained

You gotta believe in the future or you won't last
It's essential to hold onto hope and believe in a better future

Oh I believe, I believe in love
Having faith in the power of love

Oh I believe in the lord above
Believing in a higher power

Oh I believe in a better life for
Holding onto the hope for a better future for oneself and others

Well, the next day he was gone, was he dead
Thinking back to the disappearance of the friend and wondering if he had died

Or had he up and run,
Considering if the friend had simply left of his own accord

And talk with him all his hopes and his dreams
Thinking about conversations with the friend and the hopes and dreams they shared

Me I was left with my nightmares and screams
Feeling haunted by the past and the friend's disappearance

Well I made it back from that bloody war,
Reflecting on surviving a traumatic event such as war

My future what had it all been for
Questioning the purpose of one's experiences and choices

No heroes welcome and my woman had left.
Feeling disappointed that there was no recognition or appreciation for one's sacrifices, and mourning the loss of a romantic partner

See my name is Jack in case you hadn't guess
Revealing the singer's name

So little lady when your feeling lost
Addressing someone who is feeling lost

Remember old Jack, remember the cost
Recalling the friend's words of wisdom and sacrifices made

So you got no shoes and you wail and weep
Acknowledging that someone may be going through a tough time, including the loss of material possessions and emotional pain

But remember there's a guy who ain't got no feet
Reminding the listener that there are those who are going through even tougher situations and that perspective is important