I wrote this song after a confluence of inspiration from mike's #askhubski, from the when is the best time to plant a tree? saying that b_b introduced me to and from a recent comment from WanderingEng here.
I mention in the song that I think the saddest word is "regret." -I'm not sure if this is truly what I think, it just seemed to fit the song.
What words stand out to you as particularly sad?
The song could use some bass, some organ, background vocals etc. Anyone game? ghostoffuffle, T-Dog, coffeesp00ns, BLOB_CASTLE, mk or b_b (grab a bass, ya'll can play... I've seen it) and anyone else... go to town.
Happy fathers day to ya'll.
-Steve
lil and steve -I played hockey -- my wife was kind enough to give me two uninterrupted hours for fathers day :)
Lyrics:
The best time to plant a tree
Is 20 years ago or today
So don't procrastinate
If you care about your fate
Let me tell you about
A man once fell in love and held it a secret for years
Let me tell you about
He waited till his last breath and in it there was nothing left
The best time to make amends
Is now the present tense
Don't hold off for fear of trying
There are worse fates than dying
Let me tell you about
A woman once fell in love and held it a secret for years
Let me tell you that
She waited till her last breath and in it there was nothing left
Don't let your fear hold sway
Don't let the tangled days
Don't let the one thing that burns inside you, flame out in the rear view
The saddest word, regret