A Million Lives

The other day I got an email,

I almost didn't read it

But something caught my eye right

before I could delete it

It was bold and underlined,

"Please Read" was the title

Followed by "Jake you are my idol"

It said and I quote,

my name is Nikki and I used to be dancer

Til the day the doctor diagnosed me with cancer

So I said goodbye to all the hair on my head

And said hello to my hospital bed

Yeah see I was just a normal girl,

it happened so fast

There were so many days

that I thought would be my last

However the fight was tough,

and the battle was long

But I felt strong

when I listened to your songs

You were, always there for me,

you helped my heart beat

You were my only friend,

kept you on repeat

I thank God for you every single night

Cause believe or not,

you saved my life

I've met a million people,

been a million places

Shook a million hands,

seen a million faces

I've had a million lows,

and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million,

but I've touched a million lives

I've met a million people,

been a million places

Shook a million hands,

seen a million faces

Ive had a million lows,

and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million,

but I've but I've

Yeah the mailman knocked said it was for me

Handed me a box, sent from Tennessee

Written on the top "for jakes eyes only"

Inside was a journal and letter

that he wrote me

It said my name is Dillon

I'm in 7th grade

I'm ridiculed and picked

on almost everyday

Yeah they push me the in halls

in between my classes

Yesterday they took my books then broke my glasses

I got no one to talk to, its like I don't exist

Sometimes I wonder if I was gone,

would I be missed?

But let me tell the real reason for this letter

You've helped me through it all,

you've help me feel better

You're words gimme confidence,

your messages inspire me

You help me find my inner

strength deep inside me

Through all the bad times,

you helped me find the light

Believe or not, you saved my life

I've met a million people,

been a million places

Shook a million hands,

seen a million faces

I've had a million lows,

and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million,

but I've touched a million lives

I've met a million people,

been a million places

Shook a million hands,

seen a million faces

Ive had a million lows,

and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million,

but I've but I've

I was sittin' at my table

at dinner the other night

When I noticed a little girl

sittin' to my right

She was lookin' at me like she knew me,

I guess she did

Cause then she walked right up to me

and then she said

My name is Sami and I swear

that I'm your biggest fan

I think she even had my name

written on her hand

She said me my brother used to

listen to you every day

Until last year, when he passed away

I'll never forget seein' my parents cry

When they got a call sayin'

that your son had died

Man I wish that he was here now,

you were his favorite

He had your mixtape

and never stopped playin' it

Your music gives me a feelin

that I just can't describe

Its like I got my brother back,

and hes still alive

I pray for both you,of

every single night

Cause believe or not,

you saved my life

I've met a million people,

been a million places

Shook a million hands,

seen a million faces

I've had a million lows,

and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million,

but I've touched a million lives

I've met a million people,

been a million places

Shook a million hands,

seen a million faces

Ive had a million lows,

and a million more highs

No I haven't made a million,

but I've but I've

Now let me turn the table,

and talk to you

I had a dream but your the reason

that its comin' true

Yeah I've had some dark days,

when the sun don't shine

But you always reminded me

that I would be fine

Cause when no else cared,

you believed in my vision

And now I got an army

comin' with me on my mission

I thank God for all you,

every single night

Cause believe or not,

you saved my life