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This was for a friend's birthday (thus the line, "a little gift for you to celebrate the day"). Although the last chorus sounded somewhat bleak, the lines are actually from the first original song I ever wrote, which was called "Nowhere Else to Go". Not sure why I put those lines in this song, but my favorite part is probably the verse right before that about the rich man / strong man. The recording is on the tape, Mercurial: songs from my living room.
Your Song
Date: 01/16/1993
Here we are in a darkened room
I play this song just for you
Just a little tune to help you on your way
A little gift for you to celebrate the day
I'm far away, in another place
My mind is free, I see your face
I think about the past
And wonder how long can it last
Life before was such a bore
But now I know there's something more
So tell me you're forever
I know that you're the one
That keeps the sun shining on
So thank your friends and family
And all of those who care
In times of need they will be there
(they will be there)
If I were a rich man
I'd give you the world
If I were a strong man
I'd carry your hurt
But all that I can do
Is dedicate this song to you
I wish you well in all you do
May all your hopes and dreams come true
And in the sky, the planes will fly
So kiss your friends and foes goodbye
But in the end, the sun will shine
And we will build another life
(build another life)
Copyright © 1993 John Wu
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