Author’s note: although as before I didn’t include a vocal track, the poem functions as lyrics to this song. It is somewhat experimental, being something of an old-time song. I’ll work my way through all of the genres eventually.
Here in this life, love is but a dream Real as it may seem, you're only dreamin' (You're only dreamin'--) Wander far from home, down a lonesome road To a city of gold, you're getting older (Just getting older--) Another crossroads, another episode Another load you still have to carry You can cry or you can scream You can cut yourself with a knife You can turn your face towards the wall -- But all this doesn't change That love is but a dream In this life; Ship out restless soul, for a distant shore You will get your full, but you are foolin' (You're only foolin'--) Play it crooked or straight, but you have to wait For the door of fate, but you're just waitin' (You're only waiting'--) Another phone call, another graceless fall Another endless wall that you are climbin' You can cry or you can scream You can cut yourself with a knife You can turn your face towards the wall -- But all this doesn't change That love is but a dream In this life.
Great tune! Really enjoyed it.