Why? (song/poem)

By Nikko · Saturday, August 14, 2010

We used to be so close, always hanging out and chasing

After wild dreams and stupid schemes, had no cares about the hating.

I used to call you up to tell you everything each day,

And you would laugh and top my stories, saying "Come on, I've done the same."

Then your brother called and told me all about that broken night.

Now I'm sitting on my bed and cryin hard about your life.

How'd I go and lose my friend, the best I ever had?

My dreamer and my schemer, my partner through the bad.

Rough and good times both of course, and on your shoulder I'd depend.

You were everything and more to me, why didn't I see it then?

You used to be a soldier, trooping on when others couldn't.

Now you're laying in a hospital, just because you wouldn't.

You said you were messed up and that nobody else could help you.

I should have been there all along and helping pull you through.

How'd I go and lose my friend, the best I ever had?

My dreamer and my schemer, my partner through the bad.

Rough and good times both of course, and on your shoulder I'd depend.

You were everything and more to me, why didn't I see it then?

I'm so sorry for the hurt I've caused and for not taking time,

And for blatantly assuming, when I should have asked you,

Why?