It's, it's not a matter of heaven or hell (Wherever you are) Wherever you are (I hope you're well) I hope you're well 'Cause it's, it's been more than ten years now, yeah And I'm still here thinking about how you should've stayed Oh should've stayed Since you've been away Since you've been away Since you've been away, ooh I, and I will always remember When I got that call (Almost dropped the phone) Almost dropped the phone (Down to the ground) To the floor 'Cause how does someone so righteous Throw all their chances away to see a better day? How? Since you've been away Since you've been away Since you've been away, yeah-ooh Handshakes with air An empty chair Extra controller since you disappeared Confused for years You knew we cared Running the tightrope you slipped on your tears And it's almost more than I can bear now Uh-huh 'Cause I'm still here dreaming If you would've stayed, yeah yeah Since you've been away Since you've been away Since you've been away, yeah Since you've been away Since you've been away Since you've been away, yeah Since you've been away Since you've been away Since you've been away