5090 by FAWM: "The Opportunity"

The Opportunity

5 weeks ago by @berni1954

Skirmish: CLOSING (@corinnecurcio)

The Opportunity

berni1954

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Liner Notes

I rushed home to join this one and I got in at eleven minutes past. As soon as I saw the prompt, the first line of this song came into my head and the rest came as the usual skirmish adrenalin rush.

I think there might be a case for another verse - but maybe the two verses have already said enough. Thoughts?

INSTRUMENT: Kala FMTE Tenor Ukulele (Low G)
#fuc

Lyrics

(F) The door is open but the opportunity is closing
It's time for action, we've had enough of posing
The (Gm) tired old excuses just (F) will not do anymore
The (Gm) waves are pounding (Bb) higher on every (F) shore

It (Bb) is no mystery - there (F) is no Planet B
The (Bb) wake up calls have been (F) heard for fifty (C) years
(Bb) Change will have to come
Or we'll be (F) left with "thy will be done!"
And in our (C) children's eyes (Bb) nothing left but (F) tears

(F) The last chance train is leaving soon from the station
The solution must be imposed on every nation
We must (Gm)act as if we are one before the (F)opportunity's gone
We have (Gm) no time to (Bb) let this all drag (F) on

CHORUS

Comments

@janeg 5w

You are singing what I am feeling. I’m part of Canada-wide planning for Seniors for Climate day on October 1, with the slogan Later is Too Late. Would love to play this song for my fellow volunteers.

@coolparadisoMod 5w

well i got the message, so for me its enough, but i am the converted. nicely said and done.

@lyricslinger 5w

Fantastic song about a really important topic. Really powerful last line to the chorus

@kahlo2013 5w

Wonderful and timely important sociopolitical commentary rooted in scientific evidence! I love how you share the perspective and the poignancy of the last line of the chorus. Fantastic take on the prompt and fabulous delivery as always! Glad you made it to the skirmish!

@jwhanberry 5w

The strong rhythm of your uke supported your message wonderfully. It felt complete to me but if you find more to say, say it. Great skirmish.

@hmstreetteam 5w

I like the directness of the message and the call for decisive action. A nice angle to take with the skirmish. I like the “last chance train” as a metaphor, and it sounds like a last verse. If you were to add a verse to the middle, I think it might say that change is possible or make the case that it’s not too late.

@cindyrella 5w

What a perfect message! There is no Planet B. What a great and needed song!

@musicsongwriter 5w

Fantastic message and delivery. Very cool and groovy feel. Strong and poignant.

@tjeff 5w

Love that groove and your strong vocal! Outstanding message without coming across as preachy, and to me it doesn't need anything else. Well-said (and sung)!

@marthie 5w

Great write! I loved the image of the train- reminded me of the steady beat and groove of your banjo playing. Nope- dont think you need to add anything- maybe repeat what you said- before we run out of time and opportunity.

@sunfire 5w

Great message. I enjoyed hearing your vocal delivery, the lyrics, as well as your playing. Well done.

@val 5w

There's probably many more verses you could add to this, but two verse definitely make the point. It's a good folk song with a fantastic call to action.