State of the Art

mattyoung

My wife and I are a few days away from our wedding anniversary, so I thought I'd share this one.

When I started writing the verses I had a more lighthearted and humorous feel in mind, kinda along the lines of certain John Prine songs. However, it came out far more sappy. But it brings happy tears to my wife's eyes, so job done!

https://youtu.be/UBrdxBzA1AI?si=_r365hiFBfJdmN3D

State of the Art

You can take the wheels from my car

You can take the chain from my bike

Take the strings from my only guitar

Take anything that you like

But you can't take the love from my heart

We don't come apart

So try as you will if it gives you a thrill

But we're state of the art

Make me drive from quarter to five

Til the night has come and gone

Hide the map that shows where I'll arrive

Keep me endlessly moving along

But just know, wherever I roam

If she's with me I'm home

The roots of our tree are as big as can be

And they continue to grow

I wouldn't be half the man that I am

If she hadn't crossed in my path

Call me crazy, I don't give a damn

I'm happy in the aftermath

Put me down in a basement flat

Lock the door with a bolt and a chain

Disassemble the thermostat

Cut the power at the electrical mains

But as long as my love's at my side

I'm gonna live there with pride

Her affection alone is its own climate zone

And that can't be denied

So say what you will if it gives you a thrill

Our love will abide

RainyDayMan

If it has brought tears to your wife's eyes, then it is done!

I think the tone is just right. It's meant to be loving.

Lovely.

mattyoung

Cheers, @RainyDayMan