"You're Going, Going, GONE"

Woke up to the knowledge of MJ's demise. On my drive to work, heard the news over the radio. Was listening to callers' shocks, tribute MJ songs etc. But there was one tune playing in my head. It was one of Switchfoot's best-loved tunes. Incidentally, the CD was in the player. I played the song over and over....

GONE

She told him she'd rather fix her makeup

Than try and fix what's going on

But the problem keeps on calling

Even with the cell phone gone

She told him that she believes in living

Bigger than she's living now

But her world keeps spinning backwards

And upside down

Don't say so long in the cellphone

Don't spend today away

'Cause today will soon be

Gone

Like yesterday is

Gone

Like history is

Gone

Just try and prove me wrong and

Pretend like you're immortal

You're immortal

She said, he said, live like no tomorrow

Everyday we borrow, brings us

One step closer to the edge

Infinity

Where's your treasure, where's your hope

If you get the world and lose your soul?

She pretends like she pretends like she's immortal

Don't say so long, you're not that far gone

This could be your big chance to make-up

Today will soon be

Gone

Like yesterday is

Gone

Like history is

Gone

The world keeps spinning on

You're going, going

Gone

Like summer break is

Gone

Like Saturday is

Gone

Just try and prove me wrong

You pretend like you're immortal

We are not infinite

We are not permanent

Nothing is immediate

We're so confident

In our accomplishments

Look at our decadence

Gone

Like Frank Sinatra

Like Elvis and his mom

Like Al Pacino's cash

Nothing lasts in this life

My High School dreams are

Gone

My childhood sweets are

Gone

Life is a day that doesn't last for long

Life is more than money

Time was never money

Time was never cash

Life is still more than girls

Life is more than hundred dollar bills

And roto-tom fills

Life is more than fame and rock and roll and thrills

All the riches of the kings end up in wills

We've got information in the information age

But do we know what life is outside of our convenient Lexus cages?

She said, he said live like no tomorrow

Every moment that we borrow brings us

Closer to the God

Who's not short of cash

Hey Bono, I'm glad you asked

Life is still worth living

Life is still worth living...