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
I've 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 in the 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
I've 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 of 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
I've 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