Genesis
Jorma Kaukonen with Tom Hobson Lyrics

Time has come for us to pause
We need to stop and reflect on how we live and how we can prepare for the future.

And think of livin' as it was
We need to remember the past and how we used to live to make better decisions for the future.

Into the future we must cross, must cross
We must move forward into the future, despite the uncertainties and challenges we may face.

I'd like to go with you
I want to face the future with you and not alone.

You say I'm harder than a wall
You recognize that I can be difficult and stubborn to deal with.

A marble shaft about to fall
I may seem unyielding, but I am vulnerable and need support to avoid collapsing.

I love you dearer than them all
Despite my flaws, my love for you is stronger than anything else.

Them all, so let me stay with you
My love for you is unconditional, and I want to stay with you no matter what happens.

And as we walked into the day
As we journey through life, new challenges and opportunities will arise.

Skies of blue had turned to gray
Things may not always go as planned, and we may encounter difficulties.

I might have not been clear to say, to say
I may not always communicate my thoughts and feelings clearly.

I never looked away
Despite the challenges, I will not turn away from you and will face them together.

And though I'm feelin' you inside
I am connected to you and feel your presence and support.

My life is rollin' with the tide
I am going with the flow of life, and things are constantly changing.

I'd like to see it be an open ride
I want to embrace the uncertainties of life and not be afraid to take risks.

Along with you, goin' along with you
I want to share life's journey with you and face its ups and downs together.

The time we borrowed from ourselves
Time is a precious resource, and we must use it wisely to create meaningful lives.

Can't stay within a vaulted well
We must not let fear or other limitations hold us back from living our lives to the fullest.

And livin' turns into a lender's will
The pressures of society and financial constraints can affect how we live our lives.

So let me come with you
I want to face these challenges together with you.

And let me come with you
I want to be by your side and support you in whatever lies ahead.

And when we came out into view
Once we emerge from the challenges and difficulties, we will see the beauty and opportunities of life.

And there I found myself with you
I will be grateful to have you by my side throughout life's journey.

When breathin' felt like somethin' new, new
Together, we will experience new perspectives and growth that will breathe new life into us.