songwriter sessions

Here's another new one (OK, I finished it about two hours ago...) Hopefully people will relate. I think most of us have wanted to rewind our lives. I'm just glad that it doesn't stop where the song ends. That's what the Gospel is all about. Hopefully my life is a clear example of what second chances are all about.

Rewind
©2006 Noel Durand Robinson

Verse
There are times for reminiscing
And then times to look ahead
One can make my eyes turn misty
And one fills my heart with dread
But the time that lies between them
Holds a trouble all its own
With so much of life behind me
And so little left to show

Chorus
Where's the rewind?
Can't I just begin again?
Where's the rewind
That resets this life I'm in
To try once more to live and love
The way I'd hoped I would
Yes, I'd gladly press the rewind if I could

Verse
I'd be careful with my money
I'd be kinder to my spouse
I'd be quick to lend a helping hand
And slower with my mouth
I would be the first to volunteer
And last to say goodbye
I'd be all the things I know I'm not
At least I hope I'd try
(repeat chorus)

Bridge
I ignore the things I should do
While I do the things I hate
And I've learned to live
With failure and with shame
I've heard every day is like a new beginning
But if I don't change
They'll all turn out the same
(chorus to end)