You hold him close and shed a tear
    you don't want him to go
You hold his hand with a tender grip
    and know you love him so
You say 'I love you' with your eyes
    your reply is in his stare
You realise this is no dream
    more like your worst nightmares
You enclose a picture in his heart
    and a keepsake in his hand
It hurts so much but you wish him love
    when he gets to his new land
You keep his heart inside your own
    and wish that it could stay
But without him there inside your arms
    your dreams will fade away
Life is one big hourglass
    and now your time's run out
I say this for without your love
    you forget what life's about
One last hug and one last word
    and then it's time to leave
Life without the one you love
    is a thought you can't conceive
Every glance as lovers part
    is a tiny silent cry
That only the one you love can hear
    when you say goodbye.