Story Behind The Song
inspired by a nasty letter I received from my dad when I was living on my own and pursuing a music career and early marraige.
Song Description
trying to communicate to a father that his advice about taking care of life via money is not where this young man is coming from, The reality to the son is that money is a false security and love is a better choice
| Song Length |
4:26 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Annoyed |
Subject |
Existence, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
Crowded House, Matchbox Twenty |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
I sat down to write a bitter letter
to try and let go of this pain
its not like things are any better
somehow they just don't feel the same
I wrote and epitaph of favor
adressed it to the man with the plan
but now that interest rates have fallen
he's living in a garbage can
(CHORUS)
and thats how life goes
things don't always last forever
I know, theres a hope for me
time shows love is far far better
than trusting in a false securty
To follow dreams is very costly
it is not for the faint of heart
and if you fear another's mocking
it would be better not to start
(CHORUS)
I sat down to write a bitter letter
to try and let go of this pain
its not like things are any better
but somehow they just don't seem the same