Story Behind The Song
During the making of my album, I found myself without a job for the first time since I was about 16. I wanted to write about the odd life transition (in general) of mid life and how awkward it was to re-figure out life in my forties.
Song Description
A quirky, jangly song about mid life crisis that is upbeat in an awkward way with chimes, trumpet, and a catchy guitar riff
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Nonviolent, Endearing |
| Subject |
Life, Regret |
Similar Artists |
The Shins, The Cranberries |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
A curious thing I have to say
An awkward apprentice M.I.A.
He shows up again in different shoes
A little uptight--
that's nothing new
With a bio like his
you would be too
Pays for mistakes along the way
A brilliant beginner
with a story like yours and mine
Avoiding the mirror
and pouring a glass of wine
I know he's lamenting
once again
I'll never know how
I'm who I am
and not knowing how
to act my age
Call it a crisis--maybe true
Leaving no footprint
passing through
And wondering what in
the world to do
Chorus
A story nobody knows
It's a story that everybody knows (2x)
Chorus