Sittin’ by the stream, pole in hand
Boots covered in mud, just like Dad
Sun peekin’ up, mist rollin’ wide
Next to me, a boy, eyes open wide
He didn’t talk, just listened close
So I shared the years I remember the most
Said, “Had a dog named Duke, fast as hell
Barked at the mailman like a rebel yell
Drove a Chevy, rusted and loud
Took me to prom — man, I was proud
Met a girl back in ‘68
She gave me her time — I called it fate.”
“Life moves fast, don’t blink too long
Some things right, some things wrong
You’ll laugh and cry, you’ll drink, you’ll pray
But live it proud — your own way
Love your folks, don’t raise your voice
And in the quiet, you’ll find joy.”
Told him ’bout the war, I told it straight
Saw some things that weren’t that great
Lost some friends, still talk at night
Learned what counts, and what ain’t right
He just nodded, eyes on the stream
Like he knew just what I mean
“Life moves fast, don’t blink too long
Some things right, some things wrong
You’ll fall, get up, dust off the pain
Don’t cry too long in the rain
Hold your people, don’t raise your voice
Find a quiet place, make that your choice.”
I turned to speak, but he looked blurred
Wind kicked up, not a sound heard
Then my rod bent, sharp and fast
And I woke up — the moment passed
Looked around — the boy was gone
Just me and the stream movin’ on
But I still felt him, close and near
Same wonderin’ eyes, still clear
Maybe that boy was younger me
Hearin’ old stories by the stream
Yeah, life moves fast, don’t blink too long
Some things right, some things wrong
If you’ve got love and a friend or two
You’ve lived a life that’s honest and true
So I’ll cast again and smile above
For the dream I had… and the life I love
Just me and the boy, down by the stream
Talkin’ ’bout life in a sweet old dream
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Title: Just Me And The Boy
Release: Album (Blue)
Artist: Kilo Seven
Label: Kilo Seven Music
ISRC: QZWFG2511939
ASCAP Work ID: 931058949
