It Ain't Over Yet
Rodney Crowell feat. Rosanne Cash & John Paul White Lyrics

It's like I'm sitting at a bus stop waiting for a train
I am in a position of waiting for something that will likely never come.

Exactly how I got here is hard to explain
I am unsure of the path that led me to my current situation.

My heart's in the right place, what's left of it I guess
I have good intentions despite being emotionally damaged.

My heart ain't the problem, it's my mind that's a total mess
My mental state is in disorder, causing most of my problems.

With these rickety old legs and watery eyes
My physical condition is deteriorating with age.

It's hard to believe that I could pass for anybody's prize
I do not see myself as desirable or appealing to others.

Here's what I know about the gifts that God gave
I am aware of the blessings I have received from God.

You can't take 'em with you when you go to the grave
Material possessions do not matter in the afterlife.

It ain't over yet, ask someone who ought to know
There are others who can attest to the fact that my life is not over.

Not so very long ago we were both hung out to dry
We both experienced difficult times not too long ago, feeling abandoned and helpless.

It ain't over yet, you can mark my word
I am certain that my life has not yet reached its end.

I don't care what you think you heard, we're still learning how to fly
Despite what others may claim, we are still growing and developing in life.

For fools like me who were built for the chase
People like myself who are driven by ambition and desire often make things more complicated than necessary.

Takes the right kind of woman to help you put it all in place
Finding the right woman in life can help simplify things and put them in perspective.

It only happened once in my life, but man you should have seen
I have only been blessed with finding the right woman once in my life, but it was truly remarkable.

Her hair two shades of foxtail red, her eyes some far-out sea blue green
She had very unique and captivating physical appearance.

I got caught up making a name for myself, you know what that's about
I became obsessed with making a reputation for myself, focusing on my personal achievements over my relationships with others.

One day your ship comes rolling in and the next day it rolls right back out
Success can be fleeting, one minute you have everything and the next it can all be lost.

You can't take for granted none of this shit
It is essential to appreciate everything you have, as it could be gone at any moment.

The higher up you fly boys, the harder you get hit
The more successful you become, the more difficult it is to maintain that level of success, and the harder the fall if you fail.

It ain't over yet, I'll say this about that
Despite everything, I still believe that there is more to come.

You can get up off the mat or you can lay there till you die
You have a choice to make when life knocks you down: either get back up and persevere or give up.

It ain't over yet, here's the truth my friend
Regardless of how things appear, there are still opportunities for growth and positive change.

You can't pack it in and we both know why
You cannot give up because there is always a chance for things to get better.

Silly boys blind to get there first
People who are overly competitive and obsessed with winning are foolish and miss out on important experiences.

Think of second chances as some kind of curse
Some people view second chances as a negative thing, not realizing that they can bring redemption and new opportunities for growth.

I've known you forever and ever it's true
We have been friends for a very long time.

If you came by it easy, you wouldn't be you
If life had been easy for you, you would not have the same personality and perspective that you do now.

Make me laugh, you make me cry, you make me forget myself
You have a profound effect on my emotions, causing me to laugh, cry, and become so engaged in the moment that I forget everything else.

Back when down on my luck kept me up for days
When I went through tough times, it was hard for me to sleep or find any relief.

You were there with the right word to help me crawl out of the maze
You were there to provide me with the advice and encouragement I needed to resolve my problems.

And when I almost convinced myself I was hipper than thou
There was a point in my life where I believed that I was better or cooler than everyone else.

You stepped up with a warning shot fired sweet and low across the bow
You provided me with a subtle message of caution, steering me back onto the right path.

No you don't walk on water and your sarcasm stings
You are not perfect, and your sarcastic comments can be hurtful.

But the way you move through this old world sure makes a case for angel wings
The way you navigate life with grace and compassion for others is very admirable.

I was halfway to the bottom when you threw me that line
I was in a very low place when you offered me advice and guidance that helped get me out of that mindset.

I quote you now verbatim, 'Get your head out of your own behind'
I remember exactly what you said to me: 'Stop feeling sorry for yourself and take control of your life.'

It ain't over yet, what you wanna bet
I am willing to wager that there is still more to come.

One more cigarette ain't gonna send you to the grave
Indulging in small pleasures, like smoking another cigarette, is not going to significantly impact the length of your life.

I've seen your new girlfriend, thinks you're the living end
I have met your new girlfriend and she thinks you are absolutely fantastic.

Great big old sparkle in her eye
There is a significant twinkle in her eye when she talks about you, making it clear that she is very happy with you.

It ain't over yet
Despite everything, there is still more life to live and experiences to be had.