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The Old Man Song

by Arin North

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I met a stranger in the middle of the night
He was walking down the side of the road, the stars his only light
So I asked him where he was coming from, he said he didn't know
He said it's not where you're coming from, it's knowing where you'll go

I told him I'd give him a ride if he'd only tell me where
It's just my luck that I've been stuck in the middle of here and there
He said there ain't no destination, and there ain't no dead-ends
And if you find you're in a bind, just turn and try again

Whoa there ain't no dead-ends
Whoa turn 'round and try again

I said if there's no destination, where is there to go?
He said to me so patiently, well think of it like so
Goodness cannot be achieved, no goodness can't be won
But if you always aim to please, then goodness can be done

Whoa goodness can't be won
Whoa goodness can be done

Suddenly I could see a new path set in front of me
Leading to a better way to live
He said to take all the best of me and make it my destiny
No more or less of me to give

He told me son I'll be traveling on for all the rest of my days
It's nearing dawn I must be gone, let's go our separate ways
But don't you quit and don't forget, always keep the good in sight
Keep your head up, never let up, it'll all be alright

Whoa keep the good in sight
Whoa it'll all be alright

And with that he turned and then continued on his way
He never looked back, he never slowed, but I swear I heard him say

Whoa starlight be my guide
Humble me and quell my pride
We're just passing through and we're doin' time
I hope I made the best of mine [x4]

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released October 2, 2021

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Arin North Seattle, Washington

Using music as a way to explore powerful emotions and turning points. Our lives may ultimately be unique, but we often see ourselves in the stories of others – hopefully you can see yourself in these songs.

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