From the recording Wall Dogs
Laugh It’s Only Life
Tim and I had a writing appointment. He had just gotten a speeding ticket. I had this title that seemed to reflect Tim’s mood that day.
The first verse is about that moment when you write a song and think you just absolutely nailed it, and then you find out that somebody else has already written something with the same title, or the same story.
Lyrics
LAUGH, IT’S ONLY LIFE
(© 2024, Tim Stafford, Thomm Jutz, Daniel House Music, BMI; Thommsongs SESAC admin. Blue Water)
CH)
When you’re stuck between a hard place
and the blade of an old Jack knife
The only way in, the only way out
You gotta laugh it’s only life
It’s never been any better
and it’s probably gonna be alright
At the end of the day, what can you say
You gotta laugh it’s only life
V)
The best idea you ever had
The greatest one no doubt
Somebody’s gonna beat you to it
And You’re the last one who finds out
There you stand with all your wisdom
Cut down an inch or two
Any way you slice it
looking like a pure damn fool
V)
Got yourself pulled over
For 38 in a 25
A hundred dollar ticket
and a class on how to drive
You can scream and cuss about it
but what’s that gonna do?
Just roll down your window
Might as well enjoy the view