The Paths We Take

We've set out on our proper paths
But don't know just where they'll lead

Or if they'll run alongside one another
As we travel for respective needs

Oh rivers stray from kin
And struggle to hold shape

But meet the same oceans end
After snow and dirt and rain

All I know for sure
Is I'll miss you on the way

And there's so much in my heart of hearts
That for now I must not say

But if after we discover ourselves
Our compasses pull close

And our separate ways are through
I'll be looking to join my way with you

In terms of sheer agony
Heartbreak is second only to death

But the end of life is absolute
The former stings the poison of regret

Our urge to talk and understand
Is an antidote distilled by our hands

I reckon if we're good at this hard shit
Another go at love is not to be missed

Well all I know for sure
Is I'll miss you on the way

And there's so much in my heart of hearts
That for now I must not say

But if after we discover ourselves
Our compasses pull close

And our separate ways are through
I'll be looking to join my way with you

I'll sing my lungs out so you can hear
I'll sing my heart out wishing you were here
Follow my voice if you are near
Let's end up better off together my dear

I promise that I've got your back
But I won't be at it

The phases that we go through
I don't think that they'll phase you out

Whatever we have down the line
Won't be what was first in mind

But I've said my piece, now I'll hope for peace
You'll linger in the back of my mind

Well all I know for sure
Is I'll miss you on the way

And there's so much in my heart of hearts
That for now I must not say

But if after we discover ourselves
Our compasses pull close

And our separate ways are through
I'll be looking to join my way with you