From the recording Originals
This is a song I wrote for my two Nans. There's a slideshow on the VIDEO page to accompany it.
Special thanks to Chris Russell for helping with the production, bass, piano and strings.
Lyrics
Toast and Tea
(Cherry)
Things I learned over toast and tea
Are ingrained upon my memory
I remember time and time again
What it meant I didn't know back then
Sunday morning rain or shine
I was learning lessons from another time
Gentle ladies with the wisest words
The best advice I've ever heard
A woman can be frail but strong
No longer here, but never really gone
Touched the heart of all the people they held dear
They live on, well beyond their years
Kitchen Table rocking chair
When the kettle's on, there's time to share
Life was simple, times were tough
You don't need a lot, to have enough
I'd love to hear just one more tale
Have one more sip around that table
So much love they gave to me
And the things I learned over toast and tea
A woman can be frail but strong
No longer here, but never really gone
They touched the heart of all the people they held dear
They live on, well beyond their years
I'd like to think we take them along with us when they go
Sowed our seeds and helped us find our way to grow
I'll bet they never knew how much of them would carry on...
or for how long...
A woman can be frail but strong
No longer here, but never really gone
They touched the heart of all the people they held dear
They live on, well beyond their years
They live on, well beyond their years
Things I learned over toast and tea
Are ingrained upon my memory
I carry them along with me
And the things I learned over toast and tea
Toast and tea...