YEARS GROW COLDER
Clare S.
Genre: Americana/Contemporary Country
Tempo: Midtempo
Additional Notes:
No Notes Available
Backstory:
She gave everything to others and put her life on hold. In time she realized that she had waited her whole life to live, and now the years grow colder. Music & Production by Raul Barba (Argentina), Lyrics by Patricia Braud Bishop & Clare Steffen (USA), and Vocals by Clare Steffen.
Lyrics:
V1
The early years were warm and sweet
Ending nights in ecstasy
She was loved: he couldn't get enough
Even when the times got tough
Bridge
But in time the years grew colder
V2
The vows he took, he just betrayed
Like autumn leaves her dreams would fade
Winter winds blew through her heart
She knew she couldn’t fall apart
Bridge
Or let him steal her soft heart
Chorus
She gave him all she could possibly give
He took all he could take
The world was on her shoulders
She waited all of her life to live
Neglecting herself was her one mistake
And it made the years grow colder
Oh, the years grow colder
V3
Working hard to make ends meet
Waking up with aching feet
Wondering, was it worth the sacrifice?
To give her kids a decent life
Bridge
But in time, the years grow colder
V4
Her children all have lovely homes
She visits to show she cares
When she calls they’re never there
Seems they have no time to spare
Bridge
She’s never felt so alone
But doesn't want him back
Chorus
She gave all she could possibly give
He took all he could take
The world was on her shoulders
She waited all of her life to live
Neglecting herself was her one mistake
And it made the years grow colder
Oh, the years grow colder
Ending
She’s waited all of her life to live
But the years grow colder
Oh, the years grow colder