Song Description

Girl and guy at the airport at an uncertain point in their relationship.

Lyrics

Holding her close at gate number 10, not wanting to let her go
Afraid that I'd never see her again, afraid of what I didn't know
Looking deep into her eyes for what might be the last time
I prayed for the longest goodbye

If I spoke the right words, I'm certain she would stay
What she longed to hear from me was what I could not say
Barely time for one last kiss before she had to fly
I prayed for the longest goodbye

So many things to say, but we didn't even speak
Time and she were slipping away with every heartbeat
A voice came over the speaker, "Flight 202 is delayed"
A tiny smile crept across my face, but she just looked dismayed
Everything she planned was being re-arranged by fate
A long goodbye was something that she just couldn't take

She ran to the Ladies room wiping the tears from her eyes
I realized the time had come to be a stand-up guy
Walking to the parking lot and a cold, lonely ride
To begin the longest goodbye