Remembering the Passed

pulled over on a midnight shoulder
standing in a blacktop sea of disregard
now that same old story is getting older
remembering when we never ran this hard

i've known this day would come for some time now
it's kind of a relief that it has finally become true
yet as I go through the motions I realize how
the world will never be the same without you

time keeps ripping by in streaks of light
followed by rolling ground-shaking thunder
step to the side of the world tonight
avoid the radar you're flying under

faded dreams and ailing health
realized causes for concern
no amount of earthly wealth
can save a soul bound to burn