In 1996, a friend of mine was killed in a motorcycle accident on a bright Sunday afternoon, slamming into a passenger van whom cut him off at the town's east-end on-ramp. This is my song to him.
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Story behind the song
I've lived a 10 year period of my life in a small town in Ontario called Rockland. In that period, I made an endearing group of friends with whom I experienced life on the positive and negative sides of the line.
In 1996, one of these friends was killed in a motorcycle accident on a bright Sunday afternoon, slamming into a passenger van whom cut him off at the east-end on-ramp of Rockland, leaving behind his longtime girlfriend.
Two weeks later, a memorial was held on July 22nd, which would have been his birthday, at their 1 acre farmhouse in Curran Ontario, where approximately 100 of Allan's and Doe's friends and family members attended to pay their respects.
I wrote this song as a tribute to Allan to Dominique, that aired that night for the first time through an impressive sound system set up outside near a raging bondfire. His ashes were scattered on their property immediately after the playing of the song. This was one of the most memorable evenings of my life.
Song was released July 6th 1996.
Lyrics
Hitching dreams upon your star
Sometimes forget through all your days
Who you are; and what you are
We take for granted what we've learned
And when we fly it all gets burnt away
Or does it stay?
Just when you thought you were free from pain
Til the dying of your ways
Unexpected time to say goodbye
Left with the memory of a friend
So why do you cry; do you not believe
Dry off your tears he's in a better place
If today he were here, he'd scave off your fears
You'll be by his side again, in a better place
(solo)
DIALOG:
I know Al was with us always
And I know these are the words he'd say
Don't grieve for me; for now I'm free
I'm following the path god laid for me
I took his hands when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day
To love, laugh, work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found out peace at the close of day
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
As yes these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full; I've savoured much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lenghten it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; he set me free
(Allan rides to the heavens)
(solo)
So why do you cry; do you not believe
Dry off your tears he's in a better place
If today he were here, he'd scave off your fears
You'll be by his side again, in a better place
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Dedicated to the memory of Allan Isabel
