Story Behind The Song

Wrote it in honor of Santa Cruz, CA, and the crazy goofy ppl there who follow their hearts.

Song Description

Celebrating being one of a kind.

Lyrics

Oh yeah it's such a lovely party
You've really outdone yourself this time
There's incense wafting down the hallway
And every room is filled with candlelight
There's no one else like you in the world

CHORUS:
You did your time from 9 to 5
till it nearly ate you up alive
You felt a big hole deep inside
and just started over

Now you paint portraits just for fun
as people walk by in the sun
You catch a wave when you get done
And study hatha yoga
You're an original
aren't you yeah
you're an original
aren't you yeah

You're the only one I know who plays the dulcimer
who also likes to talk to God
You say the sound helps you go much deeper
than you could with just an old guitar
There's no one quite like you in the world

CHORUS

Once upon a time you were so confused
You couldn't toe the line and be the real you
So you took a chance and followed your heart
Now you're shining out as who you truly are

CHORUS:
You did your time from 9 to 5
till it nearly ate you up alive
You felt a big hole deep inside
and just had to fill it

Now you paint portraits just for fun
as people walk by in the sun
You dance to the beat of your own drum
like there's nothing to it
You're an original
aren't you yeah
you're an original
aren't you yeah