Our Wonderful Lives

 

Our Wonderful Lives
Written by Lawrence Gowan, Ricky Philips, Tommy Shaw, Will Evankovich
Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw

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It's a brand new day

And I'm tired of the uncertain

I'm throwing back the curtains for some sun on my face

And now she's smiling

She's making up a song

Gonna sing it all day long and it's a happy place

Now the windows and doors

Won't stay closed anymore

And it feels like beginning again

Now the days go by

And we laugh and cry

While the dark cloud hovers nearby

We won't give in yet

We shall not forget

We still have our wonderful lives

Monday morning

I'm sleeping in again

But I'm not giving in to those old feelings

Hunker down

Put it off until tomorrow

I've got no time for sorrow's double dealings

Oh the here and now

Might get to me somehow

The truth is right here for believing

Now the days go by

And we laugh and cry

While the dark cloud hovers nearby

We won't give in yet

We shall not forget

We still have our wonderful lives

Now the days go by

And we laugh and cry

While the dark cloud hovers nearby

We won't give in yet

We shall not forget

We still have our wonderful lives

We still have our wonderful lives

We still have our wonderful life

Interpretation

One of two songs on the Crash of the Crown album written during the COVID-19 pandemic, the song opens with words that reflect a hopeful and positive outlook on an otherwise difficult situation. Tired of the uncertainly but recognizing a wonderful life in the midst of it all, Tommy shares with us the joy he has in having someone to share life with.