Things may be bad. Things may be rotten.
You may have received things you wished you hadn’t gotten.
You may feel low.
But it’s not quite so.
There may be trouble. There may be strife.
You may have wished for some other person’s life.
There may be another mile to go.
But it’s not quite so.
(CHORUS)
No it’s not quite so. No it’s not quite so.
You may think it’s bad.
But it’s not quite so. No it’s not quite so.
You may be down in deep despair.
Think of givin’ up cause no one seems to care.
Your closest friends don’t really know.
But it’s not quite so.
You may think that you are all alone.
You may wish you had a heart of stone.
And there’s no where you can go.
But it’s not quite so.
(repeat chorus)
Hey listen here honey don’t feel so sad.
It’s not as bad as you think.
I’m here to lift you up little darlin’.
When you feel like you’re goin’ to sink.
You may be blue in a lovesick mood.
Your soul may be starving for romantic food.
And you think the answer is “NO”.
But it’s not quite so.
(repeat chorus)
credits
from Wilderbeest,
released December 1, 2017
David Zaidman lead guitar
Shannon Oliver back-up vocals
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