I know how it can be
Sometimes it seems the world comes crashin' down around you
You try to hold it together while you feel it slip away
Then feelin' helpless, not knowing what to do,
You broke down wonderin' what there is to live for
Until you just gave up––you just gave up

I understand––while my heart's still breaking
With the memory you left
Of the missing person loved by all who knew you
I understand––but the chance I'm taking
Is to go on living––believin' in the Love we were born to know
Here in the afterglow

Wherever you may be
Though you're gone, you are not forgotten
Love still holds your memory
Cradled in the heart of all you have touched
And glimpses of you come to me from time to time
I look 'round seein' all there is to live for
And I won't give up––'cause I can't give up

I understand––while my heart's still breaking
With the memory that you left
Of the missing person loved by all who knew you
I understand––but the choice I'm making
Is to go on living––believin' in the Love we were born to know
Here in the afterglow

Your candle is lit for you to know
Our Love continues to grow
Here in the afterglow

Wherever you go
I want you to know, whatever happened before
I pray that Love will guide you more and more and more.