Lyrics

I remember summer nights,
Riding on our bikes,
Laughing 'til we cried,
You were my best friend, right?
But the shadows crept in,
You wore a mask of sin,
I thought I could save you,
But I didn’t know where to begin.

Now you're 19 and missing,
In a world that feels so cold,
I’m still here, reminiscing,
With a heart that feels so old.
Fighting demons in my mind,
Wishing that you could be,
Right here beside me,
Mike, I hope you’re proud of me.

Sneaking out to see the stars,
Driving in my dad’s old car,
We wrote our names on trees,
Swore we'd never part,
But the darkness took its toll,
And it fractured your soul,
I couldn’t find the words,
To reach you, to make you whole.

Now you're 19 and missing,
In a world that feels so cold,
I’m still here, reminiscing,
With a heart that feels so old.
Fighting demons in my mind,
Wishing that you could be,
Right here beside me,
Mike, I hope you’re proud of me.

I wear your old sweatshirt,
It still smells like your dreams,
Every day’s a battle,
Nothing's ever as it seems.
I tell your story loud,
To keep your spirit near,
In my heart, you’re alive,
Though you’re not here.

Now you're 19 and missing,
In a world that feels so cold,
I’m still here, reminiscing,
With a heart that feels so old.
Fighting demons in my mind,
Wishing that you could be,
Right here beside me,
Mike, I hope you’re proud of me.

So here’s to you, my friend,
Though our time came to an end,
I’ll carry you with me,
In every song I send.
19 and missing,
But your light will always shine,
Mike, you’re still my hero,
Forever you’ll be mine.