Stepping Stone Lyrics

Once upon a time you looked so fine

Yes once upon a time you looked so fine

Yes, there was a time you felt so fine

Yes there was a time, once upon a time

Where did all the lovers go? Where did the lovers go?

Time has helped you realise how little you did know

Lost in opportunity forgot how blessed you were

Now you seek for consolation in the blessings age confers

Yes, there are blessings that come as we age

Gifts that we gain with each turn of the page

True understanding the world is a stage

We can be free of the mind's subtle cage

But for each gain many things we may lose

We may not like it but don't get to choose

Life keeps on rolling and we can't refuse

And it's up to you if it's good or bad news

Gone is the time you could have your way

Take your pick any time of day

So much you've lost as so much you have gained

While you have figured out how happiness is attained

True union so hard to find

You sought it with all those others

So many times

There were times, many times you thought

You'd found that special one

Until awareness gradually dawned

That the chase was much of the fun

An existential itch you tried so hard to scratch

It only left you wanting more

Until a time arrived that you had your own home

And for the very first time you were living on your own

Embraced the chance to climb up on the shelf

Decided to see what it might be like

To try to get on with yourself

And now you look back on those times

And wish that you had known

All that you now comprehend

But you do because you've grown

And you thank your lucky stars

You stepped right out your comfort zone

For every time you opened up your heart

That was a stepping stone

When you look back on those lovers

All those lovers now you're alone

There's a sense of freedom from the emptiness

And need and testosterone

And you remember with great fondness and gratitude

All you experienced and all that you were shown

And maybe one day it will come your way again, who can tell

In the meantime, you'll live your life on your own

Yes, you'll live your life and you'll love your life on your own

Alone…

All one…

You'll live your life and love your life…