Father Time is a song about slowing down and taking time to remember remember the details, and taking everything in. I was inspired by a Subaru commercial I saw showing a father watching his daughter drive off to college. I kept thinking of all the moments in my life that should have been captured in my memories, but instead slipped away because I wasn’t paying attention. This song is reflective and a bit more melancholy than the rest of the album. Fun fact, I wrote most of this in the shower at Caesars Palace on a business trip.
lyrics
Falling down, slip and sliding through an hour glass
I used to watch her dance in circles chasing fireflies
seasons change and we'll get to make new memories
so we run into the wild where we’re supposed to be
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo
slowing down I’m taking pictures with my mind
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo-
up against and shaking hands with father time,
some time, when nothing’s left
and all our troubles acquiesce
you'll still be on my mind
so please don’t ever second guess
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo
we'll never get these moments over
forgotten toys rusting in the winter grass
i’ll be back again tomorrow in case you’re coming by
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo
slowing down I’m taking pictures with my mind
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo-
up against and shaking hands with father time,
some time, when nothing’s left
and all our troubles acquiesce
I’ll look into your eyes, and say the words i left unsaid
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo
we'll never get these moments over
You're still on my mind
You're still on my mind
You're still on my mind
You're still on my mind
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo
slowing down I’m taking pictures with my mind
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo-
up against and shaking hands with father time,
some time, when nothing’s left
and all our troubles acquiesce
you'll still be on my mind
so please don’t ever second guess
Ooo- ooo- ooo, ooo- ooo- ooo
we'll never get these moments over
credits
from Winter Grass,
released April 25, 2017
This track was sung by the unbelievably talented Cameron DeGurski out of Phoenix Arizona. Follow him at www.camerondegurski.com for booking information and live shows.
Written by Zion M Brock
Published by Zion M Brock Publishing
Produced by Zion M Brock
Mixed by Phillip Nichols (phillip.andrew.nichols@gmail.com)
Mastered by Nathan James (www.vaultmastering.com)
Copyright 2017 by Zion M Brock
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