Dig deeper into This is my book:
1. Blue
2. Bright Side Of Town
3. Mona Lisa
4. How Brave Am I?
5. Valentine's Day
6. The Song Lives On
7. Rumour Mill
8. This Old Town
9. You're Never Alone

9/ You're Never Alone
Lullaby to a lost loved one.

Chris Webb, (drummer with Escape Goats, Manager of The Henrees) again picking up the sticks for me on this track, 👍 with great effect. I wanted to end this collection of songs on a high, and even though the subject matter might be considered a bit morbid - like a non-religious version of sending someone off to heaven, (when those we love die, they 'live' on through our memories of them, until we too are someone else's memories) I feel uplifted by this song, I hope it has the same effect on others.

* The song isn't necessarily just about my mother, but her memory helped me form the lyrics, hence the photo of us below.

Lyrics: You're Never Alone.
On a clear night sky, where all beauty lies
Where the wild winds flow, over the seas
I couldn’t be more sure
We'll miss you evermore
At the seasons' end, I want you to know...
You’re never alone, you’re never alone, you won’t be alone, not on your own.

As the years unfold, so many stories told
Of the games life played, of the footsteps laid
I couldn’t be more sure
I’ll love you evermore
On the final throw
I want you to know…
You’re never alone, you’re never alone, you won’t be alone, not on your own.

Now the mornings never feel the same
I’ve gotta take things day-by-day
When I’ve got you in my mind so clear
Don’t fade away, don’t fade away...
You’re never alone, you’re never alone, you won’t be alone, not on your own.
You’re never alone, you’re never alone, you won’t be alone, not on your own.

I’m sending all my love, I’m sending all my love - from back home.

From the album This is my book.
Beatnick, Nick Fowler: Vocals, guitars and bass.
Drums: Chris Webb.
Recorded & mixed by Phil Smith at One Louder Studio