this is a simple acoustic guitar song, I think there's a tape recording of it somewhere, but it hasn't been released on any album. I like the idea behind it though, so at some point I might try to do a full arrangement and record a new track.

Once upon a time We were young And everything was simple Pure and joyful in our lives A day would last forever 'Cause we would never let tomorrow Be a burden on our minds But now somehow Time has taken toll Like the blackness of the night And by your side Falling behind A race we never knew had begun As you try to ascribe Your relation to the world Balance life upon your nose And though you line your life With silk and satin Those around you Suffocate your pride And so I leave to you A quiet shade of blue A part of me to carry with you...

This lyric sheet can be found at http://www.blueaudio.com/lyrics/sheet/27.html
Lyrics and melody by John Wu, please see www.blueaudio.com
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