My Friend Outside

[Verse 1] I’m waiting for a friend to come by today, A stranger once, but he knows my name. I used to fear him, I used to hide, But now he’s the only one left by my side. [Chorus] There’s a friend waiting outside, Through the tears and the pain I tried. All the prayers, all the cries I’ve made, Now I’m ready, I won’t be afraid. [Verse 2] I begged him once not to take my kin, I bartered with guilt for the ones in pain. But the years have taught me, I understand, He’s no thief, just a steady hand. [Chorus] There’s a friend waiting outside, Through the tears and the pain I tried. All the prayers, all the cries I’ve made, Now I’m ready, I won’t be afraid. [Bridge] Time has come, and time has gone, I’ve carried the weight for far too long. For the last time, I’ll take his hand, Walk with my friend to the promised land. [Final Chorus – softer] There’s a friend waiting outside, No more guilt, no need to hide. In the silence, I’ll finally rest, In the arms of the friend who knows me best. [Outro – whispered] My friend… waiting outside.