The Autobiographical Grandpa
A Life Unfolding: Of Montreal's Melodic Reflections
Lyrics
I take a walk I mow the grass
I engage in routine activities like taking a walk and mowing the grass.
I don't worry 'bout
I don't worry about
The years that pass
Reflecting on the passing years doesn't bother me.
My wife is dead I live alone
My wife has passed away, and I live alone.
In my little country home
I reside in a small country home, surrounded by memories.
I have my memories
I cherish my memories and have dogs as companions.
And dogs for friends
I water the ferns I plant some seeds
I nurture ferns and plant seeds, taking care of my surroundings.
I make sure to pull out all the weeds
I make sure to remove all the weeds from my garden.
And to help myself along
To cope, I whistle a lighthearted song.
I like to whistle this funny little song
Referencing a funny song from my army days in youth.
I sang in my army days when I was young
I reminisce about singing during my time in the military.
A hot air balloon I will float away
I express a desire to escape, using a hot air balloon as a metaphor.
At times I'm holding you
At times, I reminisce about holding someone close.
My kids and grand kids come
My children and grandchildren visit once a year.
To stay with me once a year
They stay with me during their annual visit.
And on New Years I drive down to be with them
On New Year's, I make the effort to drive down to be with them.
Though I'm happy often I feel lonely
Despite moments of happiness, I often experience loneliness.
But when I speak I hear my wife speak
When I speak, I feel a connection as if my wife is responding.
Don't feel alone because you're not really alone
I reassure myself that I'm not truly alone, echoing my wife's presence.
Sweetheart no don't think you're alone
Addressing a loved one, urging them not to feel alone.
I feed the cat I sweep the floor
I attend to daily tasks like feeding the cat and sweeping the floor.
I don't fear dying anymore
I no longer fear the concept of death.
I like to fish with Ed and Will
I enjoy fishing with friends Ed and Will in a pond by the old paper mill.
In the pond by the old paper mill
I am resigned to finish off my days this way
I have accepted the idea of spending the rest of my days in this manner.
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