Think tanked
This song is about me, the Engineer. It should not come as a surprise that by schooling, I think too much. Never mind, the song says it all. Call it a hopeful song. Maybe, with the guidance of my lady, I will stop thinking when I should be feeling.
The photo is a selfie taken at my desk - about two years AFTER I said I would retire. I am 85% retired for five years. Good enough, I think... I mean: I feel!
Think Tanked
G# A
I think I think so much
B B7
I don’t have time to feel…
E G#m E7 A
All my life I figured out this thing or that
A Am B7 E
My brain was working endlessly. I had it all down pat
Every day, I set out to solve another chore.
The better I got at that, they more they asked for more.
Please do this, please do that; we think you’re the best.
My busy head ruled my life. I left no time for the rest.
I know I think so much
I don’t take time to feel…
The girls around me chuckled, but I could overhear
“He is great but here’s the thing... he’s just an engineer.”
That’s the shits, I have to say. But, what do they want?
My girl said, “I love your mind but I’ll teach you to feel.”
She said, “Try not to think so much.
Live by how you feel.”
I turned off my brain. She thinks I’m getting dumb.
But I don’t really mind at all. This is kinda fun.
Now, I don’t think so much
I love how I feel
I think!