Story Behind The Song

From 1/1/09 through 1/30/09, I wrote 30 songs in 30 days. All my life I've written songs to 'get' something - a song in a movie, a pitch, win a contest,etc. I wrote a song with Paul Williams a few years ago called 'Give' - about simply giving - In Decemb

Song Description

Living remotely, we see an inspiring man who lives and dies with a simplicity that I believe all humans long for. It tells the story of his simple life - fishing, living off the land.- how he ventures into the city and marvels at the unnecessary complexit

Lyrics

Born at the mouth of a lazy river
That's flowing away to a busy sea
High in the mountains of North Dakota
He built his house in a tree
How he loved that tree

He'd sit on a branch hanging o'er the water
He'd bait up a hook and let down the line
And soon he would have just enough for dinner
And just enough was just fine
'Cause the sun always seemed to shine
All the time

He said:
I am a man - I'm from North Dakota
And I can see over the tallest trees
And if you are thirsty just take my boda bag
Drink if you please
If you please

And so he decided to go out walking
Lit by a wink from a northern star
He followed the river down off the mountain
But all he saw were some cars
And they weren't getting very far
How bizarre

He said:
I am a man - I'm from North Dakota
And I can see over the tallest trees
And if you are thirsty just take my boda bag
Drink if you please
If you please

Back on the mountain he's getting older
His body is tired and his hair is gray
He climbs from his tree
And into the river
And bows his head down to pray
"I just thank you for another day"
Then the wind whipped up and the river carried him away
For today...

He said:
I am a man - I'm from North Dakota
And I can see over the tallest trees-
And if you are thirsty just take my boda bag
Drink if you please
If you please

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Joel Plimmer	30 Songs 30 Days	3/4/2009