Star

A star stills sits in the clear night sky.

Shining just a bit brighter, twinkeling at the world.

It's been with me for more than ten years now.

Still showing me the way,

Watching over me as I carry on.

Always the same star, shining even through the clouds.

It will always remind me of you.

Of how you held me close for all that time.

How you sheltered me from myself and the world.

Only you could shine as bright,

only you showed me how it was to love.

So I still cling on to that star

in desperate hope for better times.

I know there's someone out there,

but can't help but think

she won't ever be you.

Fairground

Bright neon lights and crowds fill the spring night.

Only then did I love the busy streets and squares.

They gave me a reason to come out.

To spend some time with her.

Things were different, friendly as it were.

But we both wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

It felt like we were always on our own,

surrounded by all those people,

we just didn't care.

Never did any attractions,

just wandering side by side as we had done before.

I stretched the evenings as long as I could,

never wanted to go home.

I could float there forever,

with her head in my lap, as it had always been.

Regret

I dreamt of her again,

as if my dormant mind still runs to her loving safety.

Even though I don't see her all that much anymore,

she's still on my mind.

More than often my dreams are filled with her presence.

I still can't bear the thought that she's with someone else,

how did I ever manage to let her go?

Everyday I feel like I'm standing still while the world rushes past.

All my friends stride forward, 

and I can't seem to find the strength to carry on.

Once upon a time I said

I don't wanna live life lonely,

but as I look around,

I'm as lonely as I've ever been.

Don't ask me how I feel,

truth is that I don't,

not anymore...

Granddaddy Tuur

I remember her and me sitting in a jazzclub in Ghent.

We we’re mere friends but we both had a history behind us.

The smooth jazzy tones filled the air and the mood was heavy.

We had some unfinished business that was too painful to get over with.

Tears fell from her face, realizing the inevitability of the situation.

It would mark a final end, leaving no more room for future chapters.

And I was hesitant, knowing that I would have to do it.

But the thought of goodbye outweighed any arguments…

How could I let her go after all I had felt,

after all the words I had spoken,

after all the promises I had made…

I regret a lot of things,

but I’d live through all of that pain again without a doubt.

If only I could spent my time with her once more…