Track 08
Icarus Tendencies
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Icarus Tendencies
A philosophical acoustic number that gave me a hance to get my BaWu out...
The words were written in Uttarakhand at the fabulous Misty Mountains retreat. They all got a bit philosophical… It must be the clear mountain air…
words and music by Martin Stirrup 2019
HBD 08 Icarus tendencies
Sometimes I wish I had the bottle to press hard down on the throttle
And soar off up into the sky
But my rich imagination sets me off on peroration
‘Bout the good things I could lose should I try
But what Icarus amongst us doesn't hanker for a youngsters'
Feeling that there's nothing to lose
Though you're comfortable and settled You're still sometimes feeling rattled
And fearful of the old stagnation blues
It's a strange thought to ponder
When anything that's taken to its logical extreme becomes absurd
It's a fine line to wander
Keep things fresh but don't go crazy thinking novelty's the most important word
Keeping straight by intuition Is a mantra and a mission
That can lead you through life's strange chaotic maze
Don't become reclusive Or relentlessly effusive
Just show a little wisdom in your ways
It's a strange thought to ponder
That only when you've nothing can you really hope to be completely free
It's a fine line to wander
To be yourself yet part of some supportive family
There'll be indecision For there is no precision
Everything's a judgement or a call
Don't expect perfection As it just leads to dejection
A rueful smile can get you through it all.
It's a fine line, Walk that fine line And with luck you won't fail
|C |G |F |C |
|C |G |F |C |
|Em B7 |Em D7|Em D|C |
|Em B7 |Em D7|A7 |D |
|Em D |C |G D |G C |B7 |
|Em D |C |G D |G C |B7 |
|Em D |G Am|G D |Em |
|C |G |Em |D7 |
|Cmaj7 |D | Cmaj7 |D |
|G B7 |Em |