I woke up late this blessed Sunday morning
No rush today, even the birds were yawning
All my chores done, there’s nothing for me to do
Nothing to do, except feel blue over you
I wasn’t expecting any guests today
So why were the blues standing in my hallway?
I barely set foot out of my bedroom
As upon my shoulders climbed the gloom
Please not today! I begged and I pleaded
I had a good week, I thought I succeeded?
The blues turned to me yet said nothing at all
His silent treatment always makes me feel small
So I guess we’re doing this? Fine let’s make some tea
No need for two cups, he just likes to watch me
The sun was still outside but that is where it stayed
Today the blues and I, will parley in the shade
Did you miss me all week? Is that why you didn’t knock?
Sorry friend I was busy running down the clock
Filling my time with all sorts to fill it
Holding it together so I dont accidentally spill it
What shall we talk about then old friend?
I won’t say ‘Im fine’, no need to pretend
Regret, guilt or shall we try something new?
Whatever it is friend, just make sure it’s true
You have a penchant for adding extra spice
Trust me though, what we already have will suffice
Just don’t take up the whole day please
Leave at least some of it for me to seize…
Tag: blues
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Sunday brews
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A solitary drop
You say even a drop is a sin
So tell me this oh wise one
How else should I numb my faculties
When this reflection seems to me a stranger
Why should I feel the desperate pull of my heart, as it stands on a cliffs edge?
Nothing seems to have changed in all this time
Though I’m sure the marble slab said the same as it observed the chisels edge
Day by Day another piece falls underfoot
Not enough to stumble but still it stings
But still even a drop is a sin
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Saaqi (Barkeep)
Barkeep give me one more
That’s all I need I swear
Just another drop
Bittersweet in its delivery
Warming the throat
Wetting the eyes
The perfect disguise
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Sunday Blues
Today I sing the blues
I lost my girl to a bad deed
Today I sing the blues
I’m the bluest of blues indeedShe gave me love like a flame
The fire in my heart burned for her
She gave me love like a flame
But like a foolish man I turned from her[hook]
She was my baby and now I cry
She was my baby and now I cry!
I used to kiss her goodmorning
Now I can’t even kiss her goodbyeYesterday I seen my baby walkin’
I see my baby walkin’ away
She used to walk her sexy walk with me
Not no more since I done betrayedDear God what am I to do?
What am I to do without my baby?
I just want to hold her so tight lord
But my baby, my baby says we’re throughShe was my baby and now I cry
She was my baby and now I cry!
I used to kiss her goodmorning
Now I can’t even kiss her goodbyeI was no good
Thats right! I said I was no good
I played with my baby’s heart
I didnt do what a good man shouldI loved my darling
Lord I loved my baby so
Love that I never showed
Now my baby’s tellin’ me,
She tellin’ me I gotta goShe was my baby and now I cry
She was my baby and now I cry!
I used to kiss her goodmorning
Now I can’t even kiss her goodbye
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Commuting blues
I walked to the tube this morning
The sunshine blinded my eyes
I walked to the tube this morning
I left my oyster at home
So the barrier won’t be satisfiedI was going to be late people!
Time was no friend of mine
I was going to be late lord
And to buy a new ticket
I didn’t even have a dimeSo Imma turn back baby
Turn back and head on home
Imma turn my back baby!
I’ll call the bossman,
And cough down the phone!
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