Dear Ellie (Take Care, Take Heed)

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Well, the darkness takes up too much of that empty-hearted place Forced to live a life of just surviving every day And I'm sorry that I wasn't better for you And I never really said it, but, darling, I adored you And I couldn't save my life, but I knew that I could yours And if I did it all again, well, I'd probably stay the course 'Cause I couldn't bring myself to be the bearer of a death Of a life that hadn't had the time to live itself out yet [Chorus] So take care, take heed Take the best of me Forge ahead, Godspeed Take care, take heed [Verse 2] I left unfinished business, but it always was that way And I did the best I could by you throughout my final days There are so many things we left unsaid Things that I can see from here that dance inside your head But just be careful of the path you take and always watch your back Try your best to make up for what that cold world lacks Revenge will rip you up and take its toll And I'd hate to see it tear apart the kindness in your soul [Chorus] So take care, take heed Take the best of me Forge ahead, Godspeed Take care, take heed [Bridge] A life lived brutally For scarce immunity Tried to protect you from that world It may be hard to take But don't let your spirit break I've always got you, baby girl [Chorus] So take care, take heed Take the best of me Forge ahead, Godspeed Take care, take heed