Eighteen and Gone

[Verse] Eighteen she was young and bright Older man gave her all the light Education dreams in sight Her and her brother found their flight [Verse 2] But fate struck hard one dark day Older man lost his way Aids took him swift and fast Left her future in the past [Chorus] She was only eighteen in this world Her heart shattered unfurled Depression sank in so deep Medication she didn’t keep [Verse 3] Brother watched her fade away No words could make her stay Stopped her meds and closed her eyes Left him alone with silent cries [Chorus] She was only eighteen in this world Her heart shattered unfurled Depression sank in so deep Medication she didn’t keep [Bridge] Memories linger in the air Of her love and her despair Eighteen lost too soon it’s true In hearts she’ll always be new