Damage the Memory

I'm scared you'll look up to me, 
From your place on the ground. 
They say you're standing on your own now.
I never could have been prepared for your ascension 
I didn't try to hold you down. 
Do you expect me to leave your body right there? 
Naked, cold, & defenseless on the ground 

How can I tell you....(How can I say?)
I'm glad I didn't stay.... (leave it alone) 
Some things are better left alone, don't 
Damage the memory. 

You meant the world to me. 
That was a different time 
...a different place ...a different energy. 
I missed the signs of your impending [bad word]  
I would have followed you all the way down 
To the depths of [bad word]  the edges of heaven and back again. 
Life had it's own agenda, my friend. 

How can I tell you....(How can I say?) 
I'm glad I didn't stay.... (leave it alone) 
Some things are better left alone, don't
Damage the memory. 

You meant the world to me, if that means anything. 
It's better this way, don't damage the memory.