Yeah, I barely knew the kid,
but most that sit before you can testify his greatness
can testify that he was taken, far too soon,
can testify that here we sit with open wounds
with open minds
about this not so much of a game called life
But what catches my attention, my eye,
I just can’t bear to see this friend of mine cry
Makes me wanna hold her, tell her it will all be alright
Tell her she’s not alone, don’t give up the fight
That it doesn’t get easier, you just learn
how to get through this pain and hurt,
to hold on to the hope of seeing him again someday
because really, we wouldn't have it any other way
I’ll agree, a free spirit is JP
But he’s here, if kept close to your heart, he’s always in it
He’s just a memory away, but he’s here, he’s with ya everyday
Speakin’ of days, I remember when I first met him,
Just days after Joey’s death and I was still feelin’ messed up and grim,
It was Jon Paul’s smile, his grin, won my heart instantly
Now I’m not sayin’ we kicked it everyday, but we weren’t enemies
Once or twice more, maybe, that’s it, but it was never the same,
His presence was radiating
It’s a shame,
the world really did lose someone great that day
Someone with dreams, with aspirations,
Now, he’s off to a different destination
Farewell JP, you are already missed,
Farewell JP, everyone’s gracious friend
