Story Behind The Song
A reckoning
| Song Length |
4:02 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
General |
| Similar Artists |
John Prine, Michael Nemsith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
This Road
Instrumental Intro
I have travelled this road more often than I should
Despite the dangers inherent within
Tried not to let thoughts of failure intrude
But in the end I lose more than I win
I have the notion I've seen your face before
Where or when exactly I cannot say
On what terms we parted, I'm not sure
I hope we left as good friends anyway
Chorus
Now its time to make amends
To lovers and to friends
For any hurt I've caused
That's for sure
I apologise to anyone
For anything I've done
My contrition's heartfelt, genuine and pure
Verse
When I next have to travel this road I am on
Will I do so with my conscience clear
Will I have unburdened myself of the load
I've always borne when amongst my peers
Instrumental
Chorus
Now its time to make amends
To lovers and to friends
For any hurt I've caused
That's for sure
I apologise to anyone
For anything I've done
My contrition's heartfelt, genuine and pure
Verse
And before my life's race has finally been run
I must complete the journey I've begun
And in the end I must somehow become
What any mother would want of her son
Chorus
Now its time to make amends
To lovers and to friends
For any hurt I've caused
That's for sure
I apologise to anyone
For anything I've done
My contrition's heartfelt, genuine and pure
My contrition's heartfelt, genuine and pure
© Robin Grimmond 2021