Well I flew to California, with your ashes in my carry-on

Threw them into the ocean, and I watched till they were gone

All your struggles and your joys carried off by the tide

And I looked out to sea and remembered it all, and I tried to say goodbye

 
2. We had our differences, you and me, and there were things we never did say

Things that seemed so important once have now been swept away

All that I remember now is your love that shone so strong

Never noticed how it kept me warm, till now it's gone


Chorus: How do you make it through

Your darkest hour?

How does hope stay alive 

When it's fragile as a flower.

How do you make it through

the longest night?

Seems you've got to know the darkness

So you can see the light.


3.  Growing up In California we never lacked for sunshine

There were flowers everywhere it was summer all the time

Never did know winter till we moved back east 

And I learned to feel that sadness as the light decreased

4. But the thrill you feel when spring comes, makes the wait worthwhile

That first day when you venture out when the weather's mild

And you see a brave little crocus poking through the snow 

It made it through the winter now so it can grow


 Chorus: How do you make it through

Your darkest hour?

How does hope stay alive 

When it's fragile as a flower?

How do you make it through

the longest night - 

Seems you've got to know the darkness

So you can see the light

I guess you've got to see the darkness

You've surely got to see the darkness

You've got to see the darkness  

Just so you can see the light


Well I flew to California with your ashes in my carry-on

Threw them into the ocean, and I watched till they were gone.