I woke up and remembered a dream. I saw a military person sitting under a tree strumming a guitar. I wrote down the words he was singing.
Next day I went to the studio and played it to Colin. He heard a piano and a cello as well as the guitar.
When we finished the song I played it to a mate.
The number S4282153 was Derek's number when he was in the forces.
Lyrics
S4282153 (Stay The Same)
I came to see you late last night
I had to hold you one more time
We all know where the future lies
A bullet somewhere down the line
I woke up in a peaceful place
Where Angels sang without a sound
They filled my soul with hope and laughter
As sun flakes shimmered softly down
You hear that velvet tapping on the door
A nervous smile conceals your pain
You know my fight is almost over
I’ll never hold you close again
Piano & acoustic guitar solo
Now underneath these darkening skies
I’m just a number not a name
And I know that in your heart forever
I‘ll always stay the same
I know that in your heart forever
I‘ll always stay the same
Stay the same
Mmm mmm mmm mmm