From the recording The Complete Tales From the Armadillo
Written and composed by Gary Walbrun.
"The chorus of this song was inspired by a Robert Frost poem that evokes the transience of the present moment, and the myriad of possibilities that live within it. This song speaks to the feeling in those moments when we are faced with difficult choices, while the clock ticks in the background. Note: The Hammond B3 performance on this song was provided by our old Full Moon keyboardist friend, Mick Zampogna."
Lyrics
They say the rich get rich The poor get poor and poorer
You can’t find your niche And you can’t see the door babe
But when you’re feeling desperate Got to reach for what you need
Offer up your sacrifice Choke back on your greed
Every dawn becomes a day
Nothing gold can ever stay
You look for love and passion Try to find your space and place
But you drape yourself in caution When you fear your heart may break
I’m standing on your doorstep But I won’t wait here too long
Take a long look deep inside See where you belong
Every dawn becomes a day
Nothing gold can ever stay
Your house is dark and empty Your heart is full of ash
And all your coulda woulda shoulda’s Can’t erase the past
But when you’re feeling worn out Can’t walk another mile
Please reach out babe take a chance Walk with me a while
Every dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can ever stay