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• Artist: Jay Legaspi
• Title: Absence (Live)
• Year: 2007
• Length: 4:24 minutes (4.03 MB)
• Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

Before you leave
Don't forget to grab your keys
For when you find your way back to here...

And also to me
Who sees you off with a conscience cleaned
Of regrets of not telling you the things...

That needed to be
Said inspite of how it feels
To tell you as you're clicking your heels...

One time for me
The rest a sound souvenir
Hearing you going--half hoping you'd stay here

And though i know i don't seem well
I'm more than fine--
It's more what i'm trying to allow
And though i wish i could be there

Before you leave
Take the time to take your time
Savor red lights like they're red wine

Don't try to think
Of countdowns and deadlines
They'll come soon enough
Whether you like it or not

So don't try to rush
Cause now is where we stand
And my gift is: My Present Tense.

And i understand
That our paths can cross
But we just can't walk together

And though i know i don't seem well
I'm more than fine--
It's more what i'm trying to allow
And though i wish i could be there
I know that my absence is part of why you'll go
So far right now...
And I'll tell you now...

This is not about the final act
And i'm not about to try and hold you back
I justify the means by the ending

And it's not a dash but a marathon
Cause I know I'm in for the longer run
You won't be too long And I'm proud of what you'll become
But regardless... I'll... Miss...You...

And though i know i don't seem well
I'm more than fine--
It's more what i'm trying to allow
And though i wish i could be there
I know that my absence
Is part of why you'll grow

But regardless...

I'll... Miss... You...