I got this album in the early 90s when I was little and this song resonated with me more than any to this day. My mom left my brother and I in the 80s and she made so many promises to us that she never fulfilled. We waited for her to be a mom and when she was finally ready to play her role we were young adults who didn't need her.
These words always made me cry when I was little and waiting...
"If not now then when
If now today then
Why make your promises"
But by my late teen, these words had much more meaning...
"A love declared for days to come
Is as good as none"
...her promises were pointless and served no other purpose but to break her children's hearts, and over time harden them against her.
And as an adult, this is where I am at...
"You can wait and lose this heart
You can wait and soon be sorry "
Actually, I always thought the line was "You can wait and you'll be sorry"
She says she is sorry but it's way past time for me to care.
"We all must live our lives
Always feeling
Always thinking
The moment has arrived"
I was fortunate to have a lot of wonderful women: aunts, teachers, friends, a stepmom that stepped in to be substitute moms for me when I needed one. I have my "moments" with them, I am loved and haven't missed out...my birth giver is the one that missed out.
This song still makes me cry but it's more of the nostalgic feeling that is attached to the song for me. I will always love Tracy Chapman for this song.
I got this album in the early 90s when I was little and this song resonated with me more than any to this day. My mom left my brother and I in the 80s and she made so many promises to us that she never fulfilled. We waited for her to be a mom and when she was finally ready to play her role we were young adults who didn't need her.
These words always made me cry when I was little and waiting...
"If not now then when If now today then Why make your promises"
But by my late teen, these words had much more meaning...
"A love declared for days to come Is as good as none"
...her promises were pointless and served no other purpose but to break her children's hearts, and over time harden them against her.
And as an adult, this is where I am at...
"You can wait and lose this heart You can wait and soon be sorry "
Actually, I always thought the line was "You can wait and you'll be sorry"
She says she is sorry but it's way past time for me to care.
"We all must live our lives Always feeling Always thinking The moment has arrived"
I was fortunate to have a lot of wonderful women: aunts, teachers, friends, a stepmom that stepped in to be substitute moms for me when I needed one. I have my "moments" with them, I am loved and haven't missed out...my birth giver is the one that missed out.
This song still makes me cry but it's more of the nostalgic feeling that is attached to the song for me. I will always love Tracy Chapman for this song.