It rained twice since I've met you
And my clothes have still not dried
So I live my life drenched in rain water
And forsake all sunshine until the end of time

Once the sun rays hit my heart
And the heat burnt the flesh of my valves
I could never stand the nighttime again
And I would lie awake and wait for the break of dawn

Bruised battered and delayed
The cage was open
But the bird stayed

I've traveled through the night
Against the currents of life
So my troublesome soul
Can find a place to be called home
When I do, its coloured gold
So pure that I can barely hold it
Inside my finger folds

Fortunately I don't know
When it's my time
So I forgive and forget
Even myself without regret
I live for today tomorrow's
Far away
A smile on good mornings
With children I play
I do the dishes
Although I'm a little bit grey
A smile to the neighbour
Of sunbeam displayed
I sometimes say bad stuff
Grumpy dismayed
But do not repeat it I'm so afraid
For in this great moment
We call today
There's only one chance
And this I will say
My time or yours
Will be remembered
As sunshine or rain

Indigenous verve
Cradled an African earth child
Koi San blossomed there