From the recording ALTER EGOS LP4
Not just with friends, but also during my working life I have seen so many people move on, and have moved on myself. This is a song about moving on - when you get to the point that where you are doesn't offer what you want and need any more. But when you make the move you take a risk - it may not be everything you were looking for, and it may just be a small stage in life's journey - or something for longer. Is there a best place for each of us? Or do we make do with what we have?
Credits:
Steve Lewis - all instruments, vocals and lyrics
Michael Krebs - extra sounds and mixing
Milan Holz - mastering
Lyrics
For every hello there’s a goodbye
For every choice there’s a reason why
It’s the way of life. It’s not complicated
The journey goes on. Premeditated
It seems like it gets harder each time
To find the way back to the sunshine
Gotta keep on going whatever you do
You’ve got the whole world to look forward to
You told me it was time to pack your bags and go
You’d done everything you could here.
Now it was time to grow
Look for more than adventure
Find a place where you feel complete
Cos you know you won’t find it on this side of the street
You’ll take some things with you.
Some you’ll leave far behind
Out of sight doesn’t have to mean
Forgotten, out of mind
Pack your suitcase full of memories.
Only those you want to keep.
Put the rest down to experience
Bury the ashes way down deep
For every hello there’s a goodbye
For every choice there’s a reason why
It’s the way of life. It’s not complicated
The journey goes on. Calculated
It seems like it gets harder each time
To find the way back to the starting line
Gotta keep on going whatever you do
Be a shining light for all who care for you
Red light. Stop before the freeway
Time to think. Should I stay.
Road sign shows the destination
Procrastination
Lights can take too long to change
Then you get cold feet. Feel estranged
Signal turns green. No second chance.
No backward glance
No backward glance.
No backward glance
Soon you’ll reach your journey’s end
I know just how it feels
When you question your decision
What is happening feels so surreal
With an empty apartment
A room without a view
For good, for bad, for everything
It’s what you wanted to do.
Is this the last stop on the road trip?
How can anybody say?
Life is so unpredictable.
Keep living for the day.
But at the end you can say
You did what you wanted to.
So drive through the green light.
The future is out there for you
For every hello there’s a goodbye
For every choice there’s a reason why
It’s the way of life. It’s not complicated
The journey goes on. Anticipated
It seems like it gets harder each time
I know you’ll find the right way just fine
Keep on going whatever you do
We’re all going to miss you