Can't Live Without You

© Julie Ruffell

You taught me to be strong
You taught me when to fight and when to talk
You taught me not to kill
But how can I follow your teachings
When you've gone away?

You taught me inner strength
You taught me peace and faith
You taught me to love
But how can I follow your teachings
When you've gone away?

Xena, how could you leave me?
I know I have more to learn
How can I live without you?

Gabrielle, how could you leave me?
I know I have more to learn
How can I live without you?

My heart is empty without you
I can't think
I can't write
All I can see
Is how you were taken from me

My heart is empty without you
I can't feel
I can't fight
All I can see
Is how you were taken from me

I'm alone, so alone
And I'm helpless, so helpless
I don't know who to save you
And how can I bring you home?

I'm alone, so alone
And I'm helpless, so helpless
I don't know who to save you
And how can I bring you home?

You're gone!
What can I do now?
Be a bard?
Lead the amazons?
How can I, if you're not by my side?

You're gone!
What can I do now?
Be a hero?
Help the helpless?
How can I, if you're not by my side?

How can I live without you?
You're my older sister
You took my under your wing
And helped me find myself
You showed me the world
And taught me about life
I need you

How can I live without you?
You're the sister I've always wanted
You kept me good, you kept me sane
And helped me find myself
You showed me the beauty of life
And taught me to enjoy it
I need you

I know there are two kinds of tears:
Tears for those who leave you
And tears for those you never let go
And you'll always be in my heart
Because I know you walk with me

I know you can hear my thoughts
And know that I love you
I know we'll be together again
And you'll always be in my heart
Because I know you walk with me

No!
I won't let you go!
I'll find a way to bring you back
Bring you back to me

No!
I won't let you go!
I'll find a way to bring you back
Bring you back to me

Thank the gods you're back!

Thank the gods you're back!

Now we will travel to new adventures
Together
You'll help me to understand
Why people are as they are
I'll keep this smile on my face
Because I have you back!

Now we will fight against evil
Together
You'll help me control my anger
My rage, my dark side
I'll keep this smile on my face
Because I have you back!

Xena,

Gabrielle,

Please don't leave me again
Because we were meant to be together
Forever