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Not The Only One

from Mark Laurent (a best​-​of) by Mark Laurent

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NOT THE ONLY ONE

I never thought that I’d be one of those people
With wrinkles around my eyes
Thought my hair’d always be golden
And not six shades of white
Did my youth get stolen
Or was it washed out with the tide?
Sometimes it makes me anxious.

I never thought that I’d be one of those people
Who’d stop to catch my breath
I used to run like a crazy down the mountains
And never think of death
I said “Time is an illusion”
Now there’s not quite so much time left
And mine is halfway over.

But I’m not the only one…

I never thought that I’d be one of those people
Who’d learn to settle down
Get a job, raise a family
And buy a little house in town
Go to the same place every summer holidays
Well, somehow, I’m doing all that now
- But that’s OK.

Because I’m not the only one…

I never thought that I’d be one of those people
Who’d stay home on Saturday night
I said “There’s no such thing as too much chocolate”
Now my waistline says there might be
And “I’m sorry, darling, but I’m just not in the mood tonight,
Do you still think I’m alright?”

Well I’m not the only one…

I never thought that I’d be one of those people
Ah, but wouldn’t you know
The moment you turn the hour glass over
Sand begins to flow
And we’re all just the same
And that’s a comfort, I suppose
Heaven knows, and anyway…

I’m not the only one.

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from Mark Laurent (a best​-​of), released May 28, 2021

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Mark Laurent Auckland, New Zealand

I've been a professional guitarist/singer/songwriter for 40 years, & I've recorded & worked on many albums. I'm also an author with 4 collections of poetry & an illustrated children's storybook published, & I've written articles & reviews for various magazines. I live in Auckland, New Zealand. As well as cafes, concerts & churches I also do a bit of busking to keep in touch with the 'real world'. ... more

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