You Don't Know What It Means

It’s when you can’t figure out the meaning in your own life

When everything else is shot to hell

It’s when you can’t see your reflection

Or your shadow on the wall

You don’t know what it means, ‘til it’s gone

You don’t know what it means, ‘til it’s gone

You see a face at the window

You choose to ignore

You hear a silent whisper

Or a crash outside the door

You don’t know what it means, ‘til it’s gone

You don’t know what it means, ‘til it’s gone

You leave the house in the morning

With such high hopes and faith

You return in the evening

And it’s gone without a trace

You don’t know what it means, ‘til it’s gone

You don’t know what it means, ‘til it’s gone

© 1995 Jay Stevens

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