When you were alive
I was never alone
Somewhere in the world
There was something called home
And as long as you lived
I would be alright
There were reasons to win
And incentives to fight
Now I'm smoking again
I thought all that was through
And I don't want to live
But what else can I do?
And I feel like I've faked
All that I ever did
And I've grown a grey beard
But I cry like a kid
I was seven when I sang you
“Rosin the Bow”
There in Aunt Mary's kitchen
And I don't guess I know
That It’s why I've done this
For all of this time
But now playing and singing
Seems a game and a crime
People have called to find out if I'm fine
I assure them I am
But I'm not
It's a line
They say in the end
Your good friends pull you through
But everyone knows
My best friend was you
Hey, I've gotten some help
I guess I was afraid
You suppose something will happen
When someone is paid
But I am getting better
Once again I’ll be strong
After all listen
I'm singing this song
When you were alive
I was never alone
Somewhere in the world
There was something called home
Now I feel like I'm homeless
But I will be alright
I'll get through the days
I'll face down the night
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Lyrics submitted by Terje Mykland.