Eyes that meet to say farewell

And linger through the sleepless nights

A trail of days that end in tears

But I can never be there



The rush of hours that never seem to end

What life has dealt you can not comprehend

I am the absentee



I know you're out there searching tonight

I'm right here

Another day and I cannot see through your eyes,

I'm right here



How could I have known what preceded your own thoughts

Wish that I could listen to what only speaks inside

Every raging dissonance

Each jarring note

But I could never be there



How could you think that I would understand

When words just go around what the heart truly wants?

I am the absentee



I know you're out there searching tonight

I'm right here

Another day and I cannot see through your eyes,

I'm right here



I want to tell you,

Of the exploding light

How everything is visible

Moments before the dark



I am never, never there



I know you're out there searching tonight

Another day and I'm not there



Thrust with nails of conflict

Anxiety and pain

Through spells of anger, confusion and defeat

I wish you'd see me here in front of you,

But I am not here



I know you're out there searching tonight

I'm right here

Another day and I cannot see though your eyes



I know your out there,

But I'm right here

Another day and I cannot see though your eyes,

Lead me right