Story Behind The Song
I wrote this about having to put my dog down (Spirit). Can apply to many situations however, saying goodbye to a loved one.
Song Description
About having to make the decision to put a beloved pet down. Can apply to many situations however..
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Poignant, Relaxed |
Subject |
Dogs, Cats, Kittens |
| Similar Artists |
Joni Mitchell |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
V1
I don't really want to let you go
To a place that I don't know
But it's time for you to venture
On a new adventure
V2
I'm not sure how I'll survive
Without you by my side
We've been together so long
I can't imagine not hearing your song
Chorus
But after the rain comes the sun
After the storm comes the calm
When I release this pain
Oh like a giant drain
I'll be be free again
V3
The time has come for you to go
Off into the great unknown
We've come to a point that so many do
We must find the courage and bid adieu
V4
Now I reach out and you're not there
My hollow arms hug empty air
This up and down feeling inside
Cuts like a knife and then subsides
Chorus:
But the after rain comes the sun
After the storm comes the calm
When I release this pain
Oh like a giant drain
I'll be be free
Bridge
I'm going to step outside into a hard driving rain
Tears and drops one of the same
Swing my hollow arms fast around
Drill (spin) all the sadness into the ground
Chorus
But after the rain comes the sun
After the storm comes the calm
When I release this pain
Oh like a giant drain
I'll be be free again
I'll be be free again
I'll be be free again
I'll be be free again
Free again