Lyrics

Salt in the air, seagulls at play
I watch the waves wash my thoughts away
I lie on my back, I drift with the clouds,
let the rain fall, fill my thirsty mouth

I abandon my habits, let go of the frills
I am taking my time, and I’m taking my pills
I do the housekeeping and dust off the shelf
I sing an old song and take care of myself

I am cutting my beard, I stopped walking so fast,
I burn photos from a long time passed
I am pruning my garden, stay away from the news,
Play my guitar, polish my worn-out shoes

I sit in my armchair, drinking a beer
Wishing that my old dog was still here
I think of Vanessa, I think of Marie
Women, wiser and sweeter than me

I write to my sister, I message a friend
I read a letter to my father that I’ve never sent
I clean out my desk, take the frames from the wall
Give my books to John. Take my shirts to Saint Vincent de Paul

I abandon my habits, let go of the frills
I am taking my time, and I’m taking my pills
I do the housekeeping and dust off the shelf
I sing an old song and take care of myself

Now each week we toast and weep
As another friend slips into endless sleep
Keep your peace, remain at ease
Every branch must drop its leaves