Its later than you think
My lyrics, music composed and arranged by Elisabeth Roberts.
The lyrics won the UK Songwriting Contest 2020, lyrics category.
It’s Later Than You Think
2020© John Schofield
Verse 1
On a restroom wall in Baltimore
Above a broken sink
Someone scratched this message:
It’s later than you think
Verse 2
I took this simple line to heart
I knew that it was true
I built myself a little boat
And sailed the ocean blue
Chorus:
You are the captain of your fate, your only master’s you
Don’t ever let yourself regret the things you didn’t do
Verse 3
Go and see the Northern Lights
Or visit Timbuktu
But better do it now, my friend,
Time catches up with you.
Chorus:
You are the captain of your fate, your only master’s you
Don’t ever let yourself regret the things you didn’t do
good advice for me...age is catching up amd i will do what i want to do soon....great great song..
Very, very good song John. Timeless quality.
Beautiful work. The melody and the voice bring out a feel of honesty and simplicity, like a father talking to his son or daughter.
John, it was interesting to learn here on your blog that these lyrics are based largely on personal experience! ~ Elisabeth