Justin Vernon had his cabin in the woods A place where he found peace on Earth Temporarily freed from the plagues of living Blessed with the tranquility of a spiritual rebirth Lost in the world I searched for my own meaning A place I could call my home Searching desperately for the illusion of safety Praying that I wouldn't have to spend this life alone But a million lost souls told a million sad tales With words far more beautiful than mine So when my journey became too much for you to handle I understand why you walked away, for the final time