Steve Leach: Music

• MP3 short clip, hi-fi play (broadband)

Once upon a time, I thought I’d live forever
Never be too old like I never was too young
Used to think I was slick, and had it all together
Whatever I wanted to do, I could get it done

I know better now, I should’ve known it then
I know better now—it won’t happen again

Thinkin’ ‘bout the moments that should’ve been recorded
Thinkin’ ‘bout the friends who slowly slipped away
Thinkin’ ‘bout good deeds that should’ve been rewarded
Thinkin’ ‘bout good words I never thought to say

I know better now, I shoulda known it then
I know better now—it won’t happen again

I’m a really late late bloomer
But I didn’t intend to stall
It’s a wonder that I ever bloomed at all

Once upon a time, I thought I’d live forever
Never be too old like I never was too young
Didn’t recognize so many simple pleasures
Didn’t realize what I had all along

I know better now, I shoulda known it then
I know better now—it won’t happen again
I know better now
I know better now
I know better now