21 Years Old
Speaking of music - here is a song I wrote when I was 21 years old. I actually recorded this song in Jeremiah Lockwood’s parent’s house - his father is a composer and had a mini recording studio. At the time of this recording, I was a professional subways musician - under the streets of NYC. I was also a communist. A lot has changed since then. Anyway, this is one of my favorite songs that I wrote. Here is a link to the mp3, and below are the lyrics:
I used to believe in true love, but that was long before,
Lately I haven’t been so sure now anymore.
Things, once so sturdy, have been tumbling to the ground.
I’m 21 years old and this is what I’ve found.
Love changes like the weather and like a storm it can pass,
Still you’ll feel its tenderness like raindrops on the grass.
You’ll see its reflection in the puddles on the ground.
I’m 21 years old and this is what I’ve found.
Why was it taken from you? And who took it away?
You’ll question yourself, knowing there aren’t answers anyway.
You’ll find things look different on the road you travel down.
I’m 21 years old and this is what I’ve found.
I’m not sayin’ my road is the hardest - many have it rough.
I’m not sayin’ my road’s the hardest, but it sure is hard enough.
Every heart can be broken, every table can turn ’round.
I’m 21 years old and this is what I’ve found.
There’s so much more I’d like to tell you, if I just knew what to say.
I’m leaving for New York in two weeks and just a day.
Two weeks, but I have been ready for some time,
I’m 21 years old and I’ll see what I can find.
