Wrote this one while living in Nashville years ago. The original had a George Strait feel to it. Matt reworked it brilliantly and brought it into the twenty-first century. I think it will be my theme song from here on out in this life. I hope you can relate too.
lyrics
It’s gonna be a long time – Before I slow down (CHORUS)
It’s gonna be a long time – ‘Til I throw in the towel
You can fill my road with detour signs - And push me over the hill I’ve climbed
But where I wanna be, I’m gonna be a long time.
Well the mirror on the wall – was a wake up call for me (VERSE)
I was starting to live – Way beyond my jeans
I joined the Y.M.C.A. – And cut out all that junk
And pulled my weight – down instead – of pushing it on my luck.
And it’s gonna be a long time – Before I slow down (CHORUS)
It’s gonna be a long time – ‘Til I throw in the towel
You can fill my road with detour signs - And push me over the hill I’ve climbed
But where I wanna be, I’m gonna be a long time.
I was doin’ time at work – Getting 9 to 5 for life (VERSE)
By watching other people pass me by
So I rolled up my sleeves – And clocked out of that rut
And won’t look back – to reflect – ‘Til I’m done kicking butt.
And it’s gonna be a long time – Before I slow down (CHORUS)
It’s gonna be a long time – ‘Til I throw in the towel
You can fill my road with detour signs - And push me over the hill I’ve climbed
But where I wanna be, I’m gonna be a long time
Yeah where I wanna be – I’m gonna be a long time.
credits
from UNFINISHED BUSINESS,
released August 12, 2022
Produced by Matt Cheadle & Thomas Lopinski
Lead Vocals by Mark Arnell
Backing Vocals by Mark Arnell
Words and Music by Thomas Lopinski
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