This song started from a comment that I heard Lucy Kaplansky make about her mom.
So... leave clues. Lucy's mom said to.
Outside of "Bell In My Chest", this is probably my favorite personal composition. And, it IS personal. Not an untrue word or wish.
You know who you are -- Love Love Love
Clue
I didn’t leave a footprint in the sand
I’m not by the ocean
Ya' might find one in the mud
I’m a stick – been stuck for years
Won’t be walkin’ on the Strand
I never made that kinda jack and those are not my people
Might be hangin’ with the band
They let me sing sometimes
And if you look for me, you’ll find me
Tho’ I never had one, I surely left a clue
If anybody knows, I’m certain that it’s you
‘cause you been there
It’s where I carry you…
Please, just no jokes ‘bout me
Drownin’ in my tears
‘cause there’s the very good chance
That this is true
We all have our
Worries, doubts, and wants and fears
And sometimes
Even deeper shades of blue
And when the clock is ticking
And you see it all so clear
Get right down to the matter
Count all that's truly dear; and...
All and all and all and all
Is Love Love Love
All and all and all and all
Is Love Love Love
And if you look for me, you’ll find me
Tho’ I never had one, I’m sure I left a clue
If anybody knows, I’m certain that it’s you
‘cause you been there
It’s where I carry you…
Oh, you been there
It's where I carry you
© Daniel Dain, 2006.
