This is a celebration of love in one's 'mature' years while the world is going to hell.
Listening to the radio
On a sunny summer's day
War, weather and politics
The world is fucked, they say
Then a little ping on my phone:
A love-heart coming through
For a moment the shitshow fades
I can only think of you
Chorus:
Love among the ruins
Yes our love will see us through
Our bodies, and the world, are failing
I'm glad that, near the end, I've found you
What's required, what do we need?
Trust, and touch, and joy
To plant some trees and help our kids
Find adventures to enjoy
(Chorus)
We'll build a house up on a hill
Plant a sanctuary wood
Live simply and provide a space
For people to do some good
Bridge:
We cannot do it all
But together we can try
To spread some love
And plant some trees
And watch the weather flying by
So come and lie with me my love
We'll hold each other tight
Make sure our children learn to live
And love and do what's right
(Chorus)
@donna Feb 2022
What a lovely lyric, and so relatable (and wise). You paint a compelling picture. The bridge is very moving.