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There was a time I thought I’d wait, Believing words could hesitate. The days stretched long, the sun stood high, I let my chances drift and die. There was a friend, a fleeting soul, Who filled my world and made it whole. They laughed like rivers, wild and free, Their joy a tide that carried me. But time’s a trick—a fleeting guest, That tests your heart and leaves the rest. I thought tomorrow’s near at hand, Yet time slipped by like grains of sand. One day in April’s amber glow, As autumn’s winds began to show, Their voice, once near, was swept away— The cost of words I could not say. I wandered then through fields of gold, Through blooms that withered, leaves that rolled. Each step a whisper, soft and low, The earth repeating truths I know: Life’s no promise, no regret, Just fleeting moments—don’t forget. The words we hold, the love we store, Are meant to live, not rest in drawers. And so I turned where springtime grew, Where blossoms spilled their vivid hue. I found the ones I still could find, And spoke the thoughts long held in mind. “I love you,” fell like November rain, To heal the scars of old refrain. “I see you,” rang like morning’s grace, A bridge rebuilt in time’s embrace. Now every day, I speak with care, For life is brief but rich and rare. Each word a gift, each breath a spark, A lantern glowing through the dark. For though my friend has flown away, Their light still dances on today. I see it in the rising sun, In laughter shared, in work well done. And when my time to speak is gone, I hope my words will linger on— A whisper borne on glowing flame, A love eternal in its name.
Alternative version
There was a time I thought I’d wait, Believing words could hesitate. The days stretched long, the sun stood high, I let my chances drift and die. There was a friend, a fleeting soul, Who filled my world and made it whole. Their laughter flowed like rivers free, A joy that wove my heart to be. But time’s a thief, a fleeting guest, It tests your heart, forgets the rest. I thought tomorrow’s hand was near, But time slipped by and left me here. One day in April’s amber glow, Their voice grew faint, the winds did show. The cost of words I did not say Was silence etched in yesterday. I wandered fields of gold and bloom, Through autumn’s breath and summer’s tomb. Each step a whisper soft and clear, The earth spoke truths I’d failed to hear: Life’s no promise, no regret, Just fleeting moments—don’t forget. The words we hold, the love we store, Are meant to live, not rest in drawers. So where the springtime blossoms grew, I turned to those I still could view. “I love you,” fell like healing rain, To soothe the scars of old refrain. Each day now blooms, a work of heart, Each word a spark, each breath a start. For though my friend has flown away, Their light still guides my steps today. And when my time to speak is gone, May my words linger, carrying on. A whisper borne on glowing flame, A love eternal in its name.
Instructional lyrics
[Intro: Gentle and reflective, with soft acoustic guitar and ambient strings setting a contemplative tone.] There was a time I thought I’d wait, Believing words could hesitate. The days stretched long, the sun stood high, I let my chances drift and die. [Verse 1: Set the scene with a nostalgic and bittersweet tone.] There was a friend, a fleeting soul, Who filled my world and made it whole. They laughed like rivers, wild and free, Their joy a tide that carried me. [Chorus: A swelling, emotional refrain with soaring melodies to capture the song’s core message.] Life’s no promise, no regret, Just fleeting moments—don’t forget. The words we hold, the love we store, Are meant to live, not rest in drawers. [Verse 2: Expand on loss and reflection, with a haunting melody.] One day in April’s amber glow, As autumn’s winds began to show, Their voice, once near, was swept away— The cost of words I could not say. [Bridge: A dynamic shift—building intensity with layered instrumentation to convey transformation.] I wandered through the fields of gold, Through blooms that withered, leaves that rolled. Each step a whisper, soft and low, The earth repeating truths I know: “Speak now, don’t wait, the moment’s here, Hold close the ones you hold so dear. For time will slip, and life will fade, But love remains, the light you’ve made.” [Chorus Reprise: Amplify the emotional core with harmonies and added depth.] Life’s no promise, no regret, Just fleeting moments—don’t forget. The words we hold, the love we store, Are meant to live, not rest in drawers. [Outro: Soft and tender, fading gently into silence.] And when my time to speak is gone, I hope my words will linger on— A whisper borne on glowing flame, A love eternal in its name. [Instrumental outro: Piano and strings fade into the sound of soft wind, symbolizing continuity and peace.]
Song info
A heartfelt folk ballad blending acoustic and cinematic elements, with rich strings, tender vocals, and reflective lyrics. Think Simon & Garfunkel meets Brandi Carlile’s emotional depth.
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