Extra Star Papa’s by the back door Night sounds begin to sing He was thinking about some bad news Reluctant to sink in While staring at the heavens Counting objects far and bright He sensed an extra star In the sky that night Mama’s in the kitchen Cooking up a tasty treat Appetites aren’t what they were But they still need to eat Television in the corner Some talk about cars and trends Her Kandi used to be on there As everybody’s friend She’d taken Kandi from a baby Woman from a girl 22 years of love Bigger than the whole wide world Some lives burn far too short But they also burn bright She looked out the window to see the extra star that night When the meal was over They both went out the back Enjoying such a clear night Of far bright lights on black Objects In the distance Sending voices now and then They could hear the night sky Calling out to them They’d taken Kandi from a baby Woman from a girl 22 years of love Bigger than the whole wide world Some lives burn far too short But they also burn bright They could hear the extra star calling down that night Ooooo oooo - can you see me? Ooooo oooo - I can you feel your love Ooooo oooo - can you hear me? Ooooo oooo - can you feel my heart? Kandi was a baby Woman and a girl 22 years of love Bigger than this whole wide world Some lives burn far too short But they also burn bright There will be an extra star in the sky at night Her life burned far too short But oh so very bright There will be an extra star in the sky at night Always be an extra star in the sky at night ©Nigel Quin