(I didn’t quote much of Carl’s writing in this song, because the theme behind his writing was the real driving force. We discussed how his writing imagined a day in the life of the gym, mentioning "cycles", "sun comes round." Carl’s writing focused on the gravitational pull of the gym, which I thought would make an interesting song.)
Carl's Song - Lavender's Green (Gym Promise)
It’s another climb upwards
When you walk in the door
I’ll repeat my promise
Though we’ve been here before
You’ll one day be king; you’ll one day be queen
I’m casting a spell in lavender’s green
You won’t be happy on a dull, middle ground
You’ve got to put yourself through it
You can tell yourself it’s too hard for you
But we both know you’ll come back tomorrow.
I know it’s not easy
This faith and this road
But get what you’re after
You’ll throw down the load
You’ll one day be king; you’ll one day be queen
I’m casting a spell in lavender’s green
You won’t be happy on a dull, middle ground
You’ve got to put yourself through it
You can tell yourself it’s too hard for you
But we both know you’ll come back tomorrow.
You’ll one day be king; you’ll one day be queen
I’m casting a spell in lavender’s green
You won’t be happy on a dull, middle ground
You’ve got to put yourself through it
You can tell yourself it’s too hard for you
But we both know you’ll come back tomorrow.