On the Edge of Goodbye

On the Edge of Goodbye

This song is very special to me, as it's the first set of lyrics I wrote. I had been carrying some of the words and lines with me for many years before I finally tried to make sense of them and write them down. This is a song about endings, be it a job, a relationship, or a life. I was thinking about Eric Burdon when I wrote this. I've followed Eric's career since high school, got a chance to meet him as well as interview him on several occasions. I was thinking of him winding down his career as he passed the 80 years of living mark. Initially, I sent the lyrics to him in hopes that he would connect with the words and collaborate with the music. However, I never heard from him. When I tried two musicians who had worked with him, both liked the words and even tried adding music. But, after several years, nothing got finished. Fortunately, I met G.T. Albright in the meantime, and he was diligent in creating a song that we could both be proud of. This is the completed version

lyrics

It’s been a long, longtime journey

This tangled life of mine.

I’ve walked through meadows of newfound love

and forests of friends left behind.