Lost on Purpose

5 weeks ago by @paul_pedersen · @phylo

Lost on Purpose

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Liner Notes

I just discovered Phil Bearce in the community. He had the lyrics for this song, and, despite being a strong composer/musician, he wasn't sure what to do with these lyrics musically. Since the lyrics are strong, I volunteered to try. I don't know if this will come anywhere near Phil's expectations, but I had fun doing my bit.

Lyrics

I took a wrong turn but I know where I stand
Left my old map in a beat-up sedan
Sun sinking low, shadows long in the sand
Just me and the night with no guiding hand

My head turns to see the last bit of light
The stars whisper tales in the empty sky
Coyote calls as the moon's climbing high
No compass to tell that I'm near or gone by

Gettin' lost on purpose under heaven's quilt
Roaming through the hills where the wildflowers spilt
No care for direction, don't have any guilt
My foots on the gas and my dreams are fulfilled

Flew past the woods where the old oak creaks
Wind in the branches, an ancient voice speaks
Eyes on the road, a rose in the weeds
Present in the moment so to speak

Echos of a past I try not to trace
Each step forward then forgotten in place
Miles behind each familiar face
Lost on purpose with no homeward space

Gettin' lost on purpose under heaven's quilt
Roaming through the hills where the wildflowers spilt
No care for direction, don't have any guilt
My foots on the gas and my dreams are fulfilled

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