Story Behind The Song
Stevie DuPree has traveled all over the world in search of work. This song is about his adventures in Syria and in India. It is also a statement about how some of us would liked to be remembered.
Song Description
Stevie DuPree travels the world and ponders his fate.
| Song Length |
5:04 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Desert, Town, Village |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
A PLACE OF DISTINCTION
I have walked alone across the desert in search of fossil fuel
While the pointed words of war flew overhead
I have walked the long stone pathway where the Sentinel once stood
And I have gazed across the now still river bed
I have traveled to Palmyra for an audience with the Queen
But, she was busy telling pieces of the truth
I have languished by the campfire with the naked Gypsy Girl
And I kissed her ? In spite of her gold tooth
I have been down to the bottom ? I have been up to the top
I have been witness to the rise and fall
I ask but just one favor of my dear, dear friend
If I am late for my own curtain call
Please place a fresh bouquet of flowers on my grave
Please make sure my headstone reads, ?Sometime Foolish, Sometime Brave?
Please let them know I did not covet, but I certainly did crave
A place of distinction in this world ? A small place of distinction in this world
I have wandered through the markets of old Mumbai
Among the servants and the serpents and the Kings
I have seen the scented woman, who looked into my eyes
And told me, ?I know what your future brings?
I have wandered Faulkland Avenue along the street of doors
With the merchants lurking, hard and mean
I have seen the haunted faces of the ladies of the night
And the day, and anytime in between
I have been down to the bottom ? I have been up to the top
I have been witness to the rise and fall
I ask but just one favor of my dear, dear friend
If I am late for my own curtain call
Please place a fresh bouquet of flowers on my grave
Please make sure my headstone reads, ?Sometime Foolish, Sometime Brave?
Please let them know I did not covet, but I certainly did crave
A place of distinction in this world ? A small place of distinction in this world
Music by Don Merritt
Lyrics by Stevie DuPree
DosOlDudes Music 2005