i lived a life of illusion and you had your kicks so what there s nothing left to do and you and your obsessions and your crucifix as if what i thought mattered much to you and you were always my friend from childhood s end it was forever and ever did you understand it s childhood s end but never the dream is over sunday morning in the new york times i read you died last night it said you were smiling when you blew your mind and the note you left behind said you were always my friend from childhood s end seems like forever and ever yeah you won t have to have to pretend it s near the end you won t ever be a rock and roller yeah you were always my friend from childhood s end but never the dream is over you were just like me i was just like you for eternity i ll think of you  you ve got something about you you ve got something i need