JAIE - The Last Mile Lyrics

It was another day like any other day
He woke up and kissed his wife goodbye
Just before he left, turned and said
See you later on tonight

Never needed more than what he had
He wasn't built to be that way
As the lights were closing in he knew
Everything would change

Never thought we'd ever say goodbye
Never knew that it would be the last mile
Never thought that this would be the plan
'Cause you were such a young man, oh no no
Never thought it would end up like this
It's hard to let it go just know that you'll be missed
You were a good man and I don't understand why
It had to be the last time

It was a Friday just another day
When I heard about you and cried
I was sure it was a mistake, thought you were okay
Then I checked the morning headline

Sure enough it was really you
I didn't know what else to say
And I can't find the right words to tell you
Just how much you're missed

Never thought we'd ever say goodbye
Never knew that it would be the last mile
Never thought that this would be the plan
'Cause you were such a young man, oh no no
Never thought it would end up like this
It's hard to let it go just know that you'll be missed
You were a good man and I don't understand why
It had to be the last time

I remember when we used to sing in class, we had so much fun
I remember when you used to tell me an honest man's work is never done
Still you're in our memories so tightly held together
Still can't believe you're gone and I never

Never thought we'd ever say goodbye
Never knew that it would be the last mile
Never thought that this would be the plan
'Cause you were such a young man, oh no no
Never thought it would end up like this
It's hard to let it go just know that you'll be missed
You were a good man and I don't understand why
It had to be the last time