Whew—what a roller coaster! Now, that should be the next ride @ Six Flags Magic Mountain. (If someone could only work out how to present it visually/actually, of course.)
For those of you who know me, this subject matter (within a song) will probably come as no surprise. I have returned to Britain to be of support to elderly parents. Dad is doing great for his age, but Mother is doing less well. As I write about everything in my life (someone said recently that the way I write lyrics makes them feel like I am undressing in public—Hah. Too Funny!), this topic has consumed me of late. And, I am a bit of an extremist ... ;)
So, I have been looking for the right piece of music to come along. Mister M/Mindmovie/The FutureDude/Mr. Ambassador posted a track the other week, that just screamed THIS ONE/ME/I HAVE ARRIVED! from 17 blocks away. As soon as I heard it I knew I had the vehicle to express my feelings on the subject, and somehow I managed to twist his arm. (Thank you very much, Achim for being so gracious/generous.)
Originally I wrote it very specifically about my mother, but then it took a more generic turn, from the carer's point of view, and, I think, communicates much better.
So without any further Ta-Da's, for all you carers out there (and I would love to hear your stories), I give you Just One More Moment
LYRICS:
It's so unfair this getting old
Mum 'n Dad are childlike to you, now
They have been waiting for the one to set them free
And you are home, now, rest easy
The time we give the ones we love
We always want just one more time
One more moment in time/Just give me one more moment in time
Ever held the hand of one who's leaving?
You can feel the life blood slip away
You've thought about this moment for a long long time
And what you'd do, what would you do
Do your best, I'd guess—you'll never know now, until it happens to you
So many miles you've come to hold a hand
You would like to help them on their way
Now it seems you may be home, but they are going home
It's time to let them slip away now
It's that time; you've got to let them go
Just One More Moment
Music: Mindmovie
Vocals: Artie Q
For those of you who have expressed concern for me: don't worry, my friends. I fall apart; I put myself back together, again. :) Ma & Pa Say hi!
