end credits

When I was seventeen
I wondered if my life could be a movie
I'd play myself, the main lead
It would be a coming of age story
A quarter of the way through
I met you in our meet cute
And halfway in I realized
I didn't know the running time
Now here I am at ninety-three
The end of my comedy
Flashback to my favorite scenes
I know this movie is ending
But let me sit through the end credits
Remember the names and faces I loved
Who always believed in who I'd become
The highs and the lows, the hellos and goodbyes
That made up the scenes of this beautiful life
The lights will come on, it's almost time
Just let me sit through the end credits
I was always looking back
Longing for the days of the past
'Cause if this is all we'll ever get
All I can do is try not to forget
But in my existential crisis
I think I know the truth is
How I remember
Just points me to forever
I know this movie is ending
But let me sit through the end credits
Remember the names and faces I loved
Who always believed in who I'd become
The highs and the lows, the hellos and goodbyes
That made up the scenes of this beautiful life
The lights will come on, I know it's almost time
Why do all the good things have to fade with time?
And why do we always have to leave them behind?
Maybe all the tears that carved out these holes
Are making room for joy when I'm finally home
I know this movie is ending
But let me sit through the end credits
Remember the names and faces I loved
Who always believed in who I'd become
The highs and the lows, the hellos and goodbyes
That made up the scenes of this beautiful life
The lights will come on, I know it's almost time
Just let me sit through the end credits