Child's Philosophy

Story Behind The Song

This is my sentimental favorite. The inspiration derives from experiences and values retained from my childhood, as well as those from my son's childhood. I've always tried to keep youth in my heart.

Song Description

Piano driven waltz-like song that tells a story with simplicity in structure and instrumentation.

Song Length 4:00 Genre Folk - Alternative, Unique - Waltz
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Passive, In High Spirits Subject Philosophy, General
Similar Artists John Lennon, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

VERSE:
There was a time
when I thought that life was simple
never fight or yell and all would be good.
Well its funny how life tests all your theorys
like the jester teases the king
as he only could.

CHORUS:
Open wide, close your eyes,
here comes a big surprise...
go with the flow of things.
God made dirt, and it won't hurt if you believe
A child's philosophy works for me.

VERSE:
My friends are mere reflections of my soul...
the truth depends on what I want to see.
But I must be careful fighting off the monsters,
cause I might be killing a vital part of me...

CHORUS:
Open wide, close your eyes,
here comes a big surprise...
go with the flow of things.
God made dirt, and it won't hurt if you believe
A child's philosophy works for me.

VERSE:
There was a time when I knew all the answers
never played the game of hypocrisy.
Somehow the innocence is lost in all the struggle
to keep the balanace between us and them
and reality.

CHORUS:
Open wide, close your eyes,
here comes a big surprise...
go with the flow of things.
God made dirt, and it won't hurt if you believe
A child's philosophy works for me...

REPEAT CHORUS AND END.

Lyrics Steven Storey Music Steven Storey
Producer Steven Storey Publisher Steven Storey
Performance Steven Storey Label 7th House Productions
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
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Teddy O'Farrell My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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