Ups and Downs

Hello Old Friend, it's been a while
but I've had lots to take in, had a lot on my plate again
My life has been strange,
it's been a series of all these Ups and Downs
Since we last met, I've been on a rollercoaster
Slipping and sliding, and looping the loop
When your life won't settle, how can you ask your mind to?
Cause when I think I am safe, and the coast is clear
Reality strikes again
You are gone and I must go on
I'll go on
Sorry Old Friend, I didn't mean to neglect you
but being afraid makes the music die in you,
so I built these walls to keep me from falling down, down
It's been a difficult time for my friends and my family
We said goodbye to someone too soon
I've been getting by, but it takes the life out of you
And when I think I am safe, and there's no-one around
Reality strikes again
You are gone and I must go on
I'll go on
Didn't know what to expect,
for your leaving was all that I have ever known
There's a pain in my chest,
and my head's breaking down and I don't know which way to turn
Come home, come home
For I am alone. I'm alone, I'm alone
Hello Olf Friend, it's been a while
but I've had lots to take in, had a lot on my plate again
My life has been strange,
it's been a series of all these Ups and Downs.