| On 10 March 1988, younger brother Andy died at the age 30 as a result of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle due to a recent viral infection. His brothers acknowledge that Andy's past drug and alcohol use probably made his heart more susceptible to the ailment. Just before Andy's death, it was decided by the group that Andy would join them, which would have made the group a four piece. This did not come to pass, however. The Bee Gees' following album, One (1989), featured a song dedicated to Andy, "Wish You Were Here" You're living your life in somebody else's heart My love is as strong as oceans are far apart. A summer song keeps playing in my brain, and I feel you, and I see your face again, there's no escape, I lost everything in losing you. Ah I wish you were here, drying these tears I cry They were good times, and I wish you were here and calling my name, but you're dealing with a man insane, the cost, how hopelessly I'm lost, I tried to throw our love away and I can't let go. VERSE 2: And so I awake In somebody else's dream (It's not what it seems) it's only a lie I've yet to decide who's real. The blood red rose will never never die It'll burn like a flame In the dark of the night I'm not afraid I'd give everything If you hear me there. Chorus 2: Ahh I wish you were here, drying these tears I cry They were good times, it's that time of year for being alone but you're dealing with a heart of stone try to kiss and say goodbye try to throw our love away ... |
