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Lot Long
by Gary E. Andrews - 11/10/26 11:20 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,700 Likes: 2
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This was actually a 50/90 "skirmish" lyric written in August. The challenge was to write something within 60 minutes, and having the title hook "divine decline". I ended up with a kind of rock-gospel effort.  I think the "moral" of the story might fit the context of the "Resolutions" challenge. (And yes, I did get teased because of my name.  ) Divine, Decline(v1) Lots of ways to lead a life There’s a high road and a low Some folks take a fast track Others take things slow But in the end we all decide The way our souls will go Chorus Brothers, let’s get into shape Back to basic morals Stop the madness in the world The pettiness, the quarrels We need to make some choices And we’re running out of time So a handy rule to live by is If it’s not divine, decline (v2) Let's choose friends that lift us up Doing different is unwise Smile at a lonely stranger See the trust in a baby’s eyes Offer to help someone in need Be the angel in disguise Chorus Sisters, let’s get into shape Back to basic morals Stop the madness in the world The pettiness, the quarrels We need to make some choices And we’re running out of time So a handy rule to live by is If it’s not divine, decline Bridge Enough room for everyone But attitudes need to change Having a heaven here on earth Isn’t out of our range A little give, a little take A little love exchange Chorus People, let’s get into shape Back to basic morals Stop the madness in the world The pettiness, the quarrels We need to make some choices And we’re running out of time So a handy rule to live by is If it’s not divine, decline © 2010 Donna Devine
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Life is too important to take seriously.
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