"Dear Velda..."

To the tune of Collective Soul's "Good Night, Good Guy"

[Verse 1]

Dear Velda, I stayed up late again,

Writing words I'll never send,

Thinking 'bout the love you threw away...

You ran fast from truth and grace,

Left my heart an empty space,

But I still wish you'd find your way someday.

[Pre-Chorus]

And I know you lie awake,

Fighting dreams you just can't shake,

Calling out a name you won't confess...

[Chorus]

Good night, good girl,

Where'd you lose your light?

What man whispered poison

To steal your gentle fight?

Good night, good girl,

I still believe inside,

Somewhere you remember

The peace you left behind...

[Verse 2]

Dear Velda, I see the cracks you hide,

In that painted smile wide,

Behind your eyes, I see the storm remains...

You wear chains dressed up as pride,

Won't let mercy turn the tide,

But baby, you could break those locks again.

[Pre-Chorus]

'Cause you flinch when voices rise,

You forget how soft truth lies,

You burn bridges just to feel alive...

[Chorus]

Good night, good girl,

Your shadow's losing weight,

The road you run is ending,

You can't escape your fate.

Good night, good girl,

I hope you dream of grace,

Of mornings filled with laughter,

Of love you can't replace...

[Bridge]

And if you ever reach the end,

If you fall and need a friend...

I'll be the ghost that whispers low:

"You always had a home..."

[Chorus – soft/reflective]

Good night, good girl,

Lay your burden down,

Let the past release you,

Let truth be your crown.

Good night, good girl,

Find your soul again,

Before the dark gets deeper,

Before the story ends...

[Outro]

Dear Velda... good night...

Dear Velda... goodbye...