6) For Andy

Music & Lyrics by Jesse Miller - Copyright 2009 'For Andy' Thinking 'bout Andy, just the other day How the time passes and vanishes into the haze Thinking 'bout Andy, what is there to say? I'm sad that you left us and wishing that you could have stayed Thinking 'bout you today Ms. Durden was wrong to be so hard on you The kids in the school yard, I guess that included me, Drew Hey look there's Andy rolling down the hill Jamers and Crystal, and sometimes Johanna there too Remember the time on my ramp with your knee? Jumped out of the way, and stood there as I watched you bleed Or how 'bout the time when my mom banged her head You asked if she was alright, she told you to go home instead I'm sorry, my friend When I get there to Heaven, my friend Will you vouch for me, share your couch with me? We'll watch us a movie or two And head down to Chris & Tom's liquor store just like we used to Oh Andy, I miss you Demerol days when I pushed you away, Kicked you out of the band, and couldn't quite see where you landed I went off to art school, you stuck with the bass And held down the rhythm in jazz band, as you took my place Came into your own, in spite of your blues You joined a fraternity seeking acceptance through proof They found you off Angeles Crest in your car A hose through the window, exhausting your suffering heart Soon to depart This lonesome night I'll be singing this song to you, hoping you push on through You gave up the fight I don't blame you for checking out, I've had the same thought, no doubt And yet here I Am Well I'll see you on the other side then God's love for you will never end and neither will mine I'm all grown up with kids now, maybe you're one of them If reincarnation is real, and I think that it is, my friend Emet is four now, and Jade almost two Every time Emet laughs really hard, man he looks just like you Lynzie never met you, a shame we didn't speak leading up to your exit Her Great-grandma joined you the following week I know she's looking out for you up the sky With good old home cooking and generous helpings of apple pie Thinking 'bout you tonight When I get there to Heaven, my friend Will you please save me a seat? Forgive me for all of the times I was cruel and I was mean If it takes me a hundred more years will you still remember me? Lord knows I could never forget Andy *In loving memory of Andrew Mark Dolan www.mypspace.com/jessemillerband [email protected] jessemillerband.podomatic.com Painting, 'Couch' by Fred Bell www.fredbellpaintings.blogspot.com