I'll Live One Day

Released on March 20, 2020

Years ago I was having troubles and frustrations with my job and decided to go on a long walk.  As I walked, I kept repeating the opening line to this song.  I remember pausing at a creek, and just looked at it, admiring how simple and beautiful it was.  As I walked further, it became apparent to me that I needed a change in my job and needed to focus on what was really important for me in my life.

Part of this song talks about a time I went on a walk with my son after a bad day at work.  He was really excited about his day and talked the entire time.  I do remember the smile on his face and his enthusiasm.  When we got back to our house, I realized that I wasn't listening to him during the entire walk.  I was so obsessed with my own problems, reliving my day and trying to figure out what I should do tomorrow, that I missed hearing about his great day.

I have read that people who are close to death often say their biggest regrets are living the life they thought they should live and not the one they wanted to live.  People also rarely regret not spending more time at their job.  We are so obsessed with the past and the future that we often miss the great things that are happening now.

This is a song that talks about how we miss moments in our lives because we are either thinking about the past or worrying about the future and how it is important to stay in the moment.