Lyrics

Careful (2019)

I braid my hair; keep it out of my face
I make two loops in my shoelace
Never let me fall.
I set the alarm when I lock the door
I take a list to the grocery store
Habits of the always, always careful
Habits of the always careful

Never waste a dime, a moment’s time
on foolish chances, silly dances
Dangers lurk
in hurtful glances, failed romances that
sneak behind you, trip or blind you,
kick you to the curb.

I wear an apron whenever I cook
Never cross a street until I look
Always be prepared.
I get my flu shots; balance my banking
Insurance gives me highest ranking
Some may call it scared. I’m always careful
Habits of the always careful.

My chin thrust forward, shoulders back
present, steady, always ready
Duty calls.
My mind is guarded, seal each crack
lest doubt assail me, rigour fail me
Lest my faith should falter.

I have my schedules, plan ahead
My freezer full, I keep the spare bed
made up just in case.
I’m neither warm nor cold nor hot
I’m no one’s hero like as not.
Never been disgraced, I’m always careful
Cautious, wary, very careful.