9. Almost Beautiful.
A second song about Alzheimer’s disease, this time from the (negative) viewpoint of the soul-weary other half. We all went for a drink after this one.
You’re beautiful - almost
Just a lost and sad reflection of another’s ghost
A shadow of a shadow that’s been haunting me the most
You’re so close
You’re wonderful - nearly
Not quite a picture postcard of the way that it should be
You’re perfect - but not really
Red are the roses, no doubt
At least until we throw them out
And violets i can do without
Regardless of their hue
Such things have their place, i know, it’s true
But sometimes a pillow over the face
Well, that’s a kind of love too
You’re wonderful - nearly
Not quite a picture postcard of the way that it should be
You’re perfect - but not really
You’re beautiful - almost
Just a lost and sad reflection of another’s ghost
A shadow of a shadow that’s been haunting me the most
You’re so close