Hey listen up
You’re walking on the wild side of the trail
What’s going on today my friend
I never cared about growing old before
I never thought that this parade could end today
I never cared about holding on
But when beauty surrounds you and strikes you down
You suddenly hope to forget about the unhappy days
And I really don’t know
What’s going on down below
And I really don’t know
What is wrong and what is right
Cause you know, I think about you all the time
As long as I have the strength to carry it on
My struggle is my victory
Like a shelter protecting me
This is the last dance of a solitary man
Before it all ends like in a silent film
Broken souls join together for the happy days left
We set the night on fire to remember
We’ll be feasting and laughing out loud to the end
Cause I never thought that this parade could end today
And I really don’t know
What’s going on down below
And I really don’t know
What is wrong and what is right
Cause you know, I think about you all the time
As long as I have the strength to carry it on
My struggle is my victory
Like a shelter protecting me
As long as I have the will to carry it on
For good times and bad times
You're my victory
credits
from by A tree,
released May 23, 2012
Vocals, Guitar, piano: Amaury Massion
Cello: Thecle Joussaud
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Music & lyrics by Amaury Massion
Arrangements: Amaury Massion / Thecle Joussaud
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