[Verse 1]
Eyes that meet to say farewell
And linger through the sleepless nights
A trail of days that end in tears
But I can never be there

[Verse 2]
The rush of hours that never seem to end
What life has dealt you can not comprehend

[Pre-Chorus]
I am the absentee

[Chorus]
I know you're out there searching tonight
I'm right here
Another day and I cannot see through your eyes
I'm right here

[Verse 3]
How could I have known what preceded your own thoughts
Wish that I could listen to what only speaks inside
Every raging dissonance
Each jarring note
But I could never be there
[Verse 4]
How can you think that I would understand
When words just go around what the heart truly wants

[Pre-Chorus]
I am the absentee

[Chorus]
I know you're out there searching tonight
I'm right here
Another day and I cannot see through your eyes
I'm right here

[Bridge]
I want to tell you
Of the exploding light
How everything is visible
Moments before the dark

[Guitar Solo]

I am never, never there

[Chorus]
I know you're out there searching tonight
Another day and I'm not there
[Verse 5]
Thrust with nails of conflict
Anxiety and pain
Through spells of anger, confusion and defeat
I wish you'd see me here in front of you
But I am not here

[Chorus]
I know you're out there searching tonight
I'm right here
Another day and I cannot see though your eyes

I know you're out there
But I'm right here
Another day and I cannot see though your eyes
Lead me right