Verse 1:
The skies are painted black and grey
by heavy clouds
There's something we have lost today
The fire has gone out
You were so numb / trying not to break
We didn't listen
Now we just wish you were awake
Chorus 1:
You look at us
From the well-known photographs
In one moment million stars have lost their way
You sing to us
From the well-known radio tapes
We're in pain and tears whispering your name
Our legend
Verse 2:
You were the lighthouse in the dark
An early morning sun
For pyres of soul you brought a spark
And burned yourself down
We were so blind / trying to pretend
your pain was over
It doesn't matter in the end
Chorus 2:
You look at us
From the well-known photographs
For right now we really don't know what's the way
You sing to us
From the well-known radio tapes
We're in loss and anger screaming out your name
Long gone legend
Bridge:
But memories keep you alive
Your words are stuck here in my mind
You were so strong, you were so bright
albeit you've known the weight of life
you've shared the pain that you have known
you broke the habit and held on
And now you're free from heavy past
from heaven's stage you look at us
Chorus 3:
You look at us
From the well-known photographs
Bright and kind, your smile has shown us all the way
You sing to us
From the well-known radio tapes
As a monument we'll sing out loud your name
Sleep well, legend
