Streak of warm weather in the southland. For some reason reminded me of a Stevie Ray Vaughn song. I've always had some issues with SRV, but a few tunes are just spot on. Songs like Life by the Drop (talking about his fight with alcoholism), Crossfire, and the one that popped into my head today, Couldn't Stand the Weather. Funny how just after he got his life on track a freak accident took him away. There's a message or three in there...
Runnin' through this business of life
Rarely time if I'm needed to
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin right
Then daddys hand helps to see me through
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay
All these years you and I've spent together
All this, we just couldnt stand the weather
Like a train that stops at every station
We all deal with trials and tribulations
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears
Changes come before we can grow
Learn to see them before were too old
Don't just take me for tryin to be heavy
Understand, its time to get ready for the storm
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Hello there, my old friend
Not so long ago it was 'til the end
We played outside in the pouring rain
On our way up the road we started over again
You're livin' a dream, oh you're on top
My mind is achin', lord it wont stop
Thats how it happens, livin' life by the drop
Up and down that road in our worn out shoes
Talkin' 'bout good things and signin' the blues
You went your way, i stayed behind
We both knew it was just a matter of time
Your'e livin' a dream, oh you're on top
My mind is achin', lord it wont stop
Thats how it happens, livin' life by the drop
No wasted time, we're alive today
Churnin up the past, theres no easier way
Time's been between us, a means to an end
God its good to be here walkin' together my friend
You're livin' a dream, oh you're on top
My mind is achin', lord it wont stop
Thats how it happens, livin' life by the drop
Thats how it happens, livin' life by the drop
Thats how it happens, livin' life by the drop
