Some songs are easier to write than others, and some take time, because they come straight from the heart.
“You’re Close, Though Gone” is one of those songs.
I wrote it in memory of my dad, who passed away around this time of year a few years ago. Even though he isn’t here anymore, I still feel his presence, in thoughts, in small memories, in values and lessons that shaped who I am. It’s strange how someone can be gone, and yet still feel so close.
The same goes for my grandparents, who are no longer with us. Sometimes I catch myself remembering their faces, moments together, their laughter, their way of saying things, the calm they brought into a room. It’s those moments that remind me that love and influence don’t end when life does, they simply take on a quieter form.
Maybe this song can bring some comfort to others who have lost someone dear. I know that grief never fully disappears, but the love we carry forward somehow keeps them near.
So this one is for my dad, and for everyone we keep close, even though they’re gone.
Alicia Z.