Borrowing liberally from Curtis Mayfield's hit, "It's Alright," I've written a song about my fears of growing old. It might be the most appropriate song of this collection. It's working title (for five years, at least) was "Please Don't Ever Put Me In The Home."
lyrics
(It's alright)
Dm C
Child, stitch by my side
G G
right until the end
Dm C
but when I won't get better
G G
do not lie or pretend
for I've had a good time
in this life of mine
and it's alright
yeah it's alright
Don't leave me alone
in my final minute
don't put me in the home
don't promise you'll visit
I've had a good time
in this life of mine
and it's alright
yeah it's alright
Don't feed me on tubes
if I'm not gonna make it
Don't need the abuse
If I'm going, don't fake it
I've had a good time
in this life of mine
and it's alright
yeah it's alright
When it comes my time
and there's nought to be done
If there's any good left
Sew it into someone
I've had a good time
in this life of mine
and it's alright
yeah it's alright
Help yourself if you need
an old eye for your face
And I'll help you see
that it's no disgrace
I've had a good time
in this life of mine
and it's alright
yeah it's alright
And please take my heart
to hold in your breast
with every beat
you know I love you best
I've had a good time
in this life of mine
and it's alright
yeah it's alright
Songs don't need to be for or against anything. Sometimes it's better just to observe. Are you an organ donor? An organ recipient? What about an organ player? If you get a job, you may be entitled to compensation.
credits
from 64x30,
released September 20, 2010
Eli Resnick: guitar, vocals, music, lyrics, recording, mixing
Baker is a new project from childhood pals Mishal Moore & Richard Cortez with a lo-fi, bluesy n' soulful southern vibe. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 24, 2014
An intimate collection of previously-unreleased recordings from the Texan singer-songwriter: first drafts, alternate takes, covers and more. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 7, 2019
This compilation of songs from cult legend Jay Bolotin has the same stark beauty as prime Leonard Cohen and Jackson C. Frank. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 1, 2018
Soulful guitar interplay form the heart of this lovely Americana collaboration from Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2018
A concept album where meteorology is a metaphor for anxiety, the new one from timing is artful indie at its finest. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 13, 2023