We've come a long way brother, I'm sad to see you go,
your constant presence at my side meant more than you could know.
Yes, we fought the wars together and by a hair we both survived.
That's always how we liked it: beaten, bruised but still alive.

Do you remember in the heady days, just how this all began?
We were just two young determined guys, without a real plan.
But we brought it all together and soon it became apparent,
That before too long we'd pass the phase of the foolish and the errant.

The great dynamic duo, the amazing perfect pair,
No one that stood against us would even have a prayer.
The great bond that can't be broken, of that I'm all but certain,
We'd be there side by side together, until the final curtain.

They'll write great songs about us, tell legendary tales,
Of those two amazing brothers who always managed to prevail.
Yes it's been a roller coaster ride, we nearly touched the sky.
But now the time has come when we have to say a tough goodbye.

The road is changing up ahead, we're set for different lanes,
You go your way, I go mine, things never quite the same.
I know it's necessary and I know it's for the very best,
but that doesn't mean I have to like it, it's not easy to digest.

I'll be ok without you. I promise you I will,
Kept strong by the faith and purpose, you managed to instill.
The distance, never easy. The separation, tough to swallow.
Used to be that where you went, I was the one to follow.

All of that has changed now and we're both on our own,
but I still believe we'll never have to face this world alone.
You've got your fighting spirit and lord knows that I've got mine,
there's no doubt that we can bring it when the worst is on the line.

So sadly this is where I leave you, but I never will forget,
every grueling sacrifice, every bit and blood and sweat.
A new path lays ahead for you, so enjoy it all my friend,
and know that one way or another, I'll be waiting at the end.