James

You said, "Young man, don't rely on a sword"

"'Cause your words will outlive even time"

I've counted my blessings

The rest are for you

Please listen close for a while

And breathe, breathe, deep for me, James

Don't you feel that you're free now from pain?

I've heard about heaven for years

Can't be sure where you are, wander on blessed James

I'm fine with you here

I made the mistake once of fearing an end

Is this life that we live just the world's accident?

Not a chance, so I move on with a smile

Are you surprised where you are?

So breathe, breathe, deep for me, James

Don't you feel that you're free now from pain?

I've heard about heaven for years

Can't be sure where you are, wander on blessed James

I'm fine with you here

I grew up slow on the heels of the rest

Left my heart back at home, carried you in my chest

And I don't feel like crying today

Why can't we talk for a while?

And breathe, breathe, deep for me James

Don't you feel that you're free now from pain?

I've heard about heaven for years

Can't be sure where you are, wander on blessed James

I'm fine with you here

You said, "Son, just listen to me"

But I'm doing fine, James

So, you can sit back and just breathe

And it's time now to let yourself go

Hold us close, spin the dream

The curtain will fall, but behind it I see that you're here