This song tells the story of a man finding love in a care home. It’s not completely new, but it’s freshly reworked, and recorded with the help of a TisT friend. I’ve been advised that it’s maybe a bit too long, but I don’t want to cut any of it out!
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He couldn’t manage on his own, and so he moved into a home /
And he doesn’t need to worry any more /
He soon learns the new routines, there’s someone there to keep him clean /
To wash his clothes and all the other chores /
He sits down in the old armchair, with all the other people there /
But no-one he could really get to know /
So he goes to the window and stares outside, a little sad and misty-eyed /
And the hours go ticking by so slow /
He’s waiting for a time that’s passed /
He’s waiting to be taken home at last /
He’s waiting for the autumn leaves to fall /
He’s waiting for nothing at all /
Then one day, he heard a sound, and through the window, in the grounds /
He saw someone he may have seen before /
She stood beneath the cherry tree, her hair was flowing wild and free /
And she sang a song he thought he knew /
He shuffled all the way along, to where this woman sang her song /
I get a kick out of you /
He was back in 1946, transported and transfixed /
Something had just clicked in his mind /
He was waiting for a time that’s passed /
He was waiting to be taken home at last /
He was waiting for the autumn leaves to fall /
He was waiting for nothing at all /
He goes and sits beside her now, they’ve become good friends somehow /
And they pass the time of day /
She talks about the songs she knows, the bands, the dances and the shows /
And it all comes flooding back to him /
He doesn’t have a lot to say, but he listens hard, and he smiles away /
And he lets her know she means something /
And the best of all is when she sings, Night and Day, These Foolish Things /
I’m In The Mood For Love /
He can’t wait to see her every day /
He can’t wait to hear her voice again /
And when the autumn leaves start to fall /
He really has no cares at all, no cares at all.
Nice guitar work and intriguing story!
A really lovely song!! Brilliant guitar playing throughout, with lovely melodies and storytelling. Really good job!!
I love a good story and this one was great to the end, coupled with some gorgeous guitar work. Thanks
yes a good story…Lovely
Really good. gives me fond thoughts of my old dad. thank you.
So many of the songs on this site could only have been written with a few miles on the clock and a great eye for observation! The lyrics are great and your playing is fantastic!
Lovely song – and not too long!
So good I had to listen twice!! Fantastic guitar work and great story!
This is a treat to listen to, wonderful guitar playing and a different and thoughtful take on the theme that in turn makes the listener think too. Great Paul!
Great feel and narrative (your playing is always very accomplished). I love ‘ he’swaiting for a time that’s passed’. Bitter sweet…
Excellent Paul. As usual your guitar playing is fantastic. I think this is my favourite of all you’ve done so far. Great work
I wish there was a way of replying to comments individually on this website, but just to say ….. I really appreciate all the positive comments, and particularly the reassurance that the song isn’t too long. Sometimes you just need a certain length to tell a story. The power and importance that music has in our twilight years is a subject dear to my heart.
Comments on Facebook. Loved this one ❤️
I always love your songs Paul – they get me from the first line. Such great storytelling
“He’s waiting to be taken home at last” got me, so many interpretations. Fantastic playing again and a lovely story.
I love this Paul. beautiful. Comments on FB
Nice one, Paul. I think you are right not to cut anything out as it allows the narrative to build nicely. Really interesting idea, perfectly executed. Would that all care homes were as good! Cheers.
You’ve reduced me to tears with your poignant, skilful storytelling and beautiful arrangement, Paul. This will stay with me. Thank you. Xx
Another great song Paul. Thanks.
Magnificent Paul. Your touch on the guitar is fantastic, a beautiful song, and in my head there were sweeping strings throughout.
You need not have worried about the length, the story and pacing takes the listener effortlessly from beginning to end. Not a lyric likely to come from a boy band and thus reflects a little TisT maturity.
Wonderful heartfelt storytelling!