for my girl

i quoted this song when i finished reliefing my mon-kids in 2006, to state my reluctance to leave. I wrote on their board

"i know i'll miss you, but i can't stand still.
the world's before me, beyond that hill.
the unknown is beckoning, daring me to try.
it's time to stretch these wings and fly"

thought it was rather apt, as i was about to start a new phase of my life - as a university student.

turns out i followed the last line of the song instead
"this aren't goodbye. i'm just, checking out."

that was why i used that line to say goodbye at the new pasture.

if given the choice, i would have used the whole song. but not many people of heard of it, lest have it for me to dedicate to them.

so here it is.


For my girl - Kit Chan
Remember when a dream was all you've got
Yet it made you happy you didn't need much
It's not true that life gets more complicated
It's the people that got more screwed up

I know I'll miss you but I can't stand still
The world's before me beyond that hill
The unknown is beckoning daring me to try
It's time to stretch these wings and fly.

* This song is for my girl Wherever you are
I hope you can be brave And don't chicken out
This song is for my girl You know who you are
This ain't goodbye I'm just checking out *

Hey I've been there & I know it's rough
You're still so young but you feel burnt out
But baby living a lie is much more tough
Throw caution to the wind & don't give up

I know I'll miss you but I can't stand still
The world's before me beyond that hill
The unknown is beckoning daring me to try
It's time to stretch these wings and fly.

* This song is for my girl Wherever you are
I hope you can be brave And don't chicken out
This song is for my girl You know who you are
This ain't goodbye I'm just checking out *