Whatever Comes Next

Saltyjohn

The closing of a tavern as a metaphor for dying. My lyrics, performance by Amigos Imaginarios (AI).

Lyrics:

This tavern’s been open for all of my life
But it called last orders tonight
Can’t believe that it’s come to an end
This old place was like a good friend

When the lights go down forever
And all these people have left
I’ll be ready to go to a new destination
To whatever it is that comes next

I listen to people say it’s for the best
As the band plays final requests
I wonder if I will miss the old place
As much as I’ll miss the old faces

When the lights go down forever
And all these people have left
I’ll be ready to go to a new destination
To whatever it is that comes next

And so the night draws to a close
All the farewells and crying are done
I shake hands with the guys in the band
Then I step through that door and I’m gone

When the lights go down forever
And all these people have left
I’ll be ready to go to a new destination
To whatever it is that comes next