Deep inside, each of us longs for a place of distinction.
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Story behind the song
In past years, I was a world traveler. This song is about some of those travels and how they put into perspective exactly how small of a speck I am in the big picture. Thus, the yearning for a place of distinction.
Lyrics
A PLACE OF DISTINCTION
I have walked alone across the desert in search of fossil fuel
While the pointed words of war flew overhead
I have walked the long stone pathway where the Sentinel once stood
And I have gazed across the now still river bed
I have traveled to Palmyra for an audience with the Queen
But, she was busy telling pieces of the truth
I have languished by the campfire with the naked Gypsy Girl
And I kissed her – In spite of her gold tooth
I have been down to the bottom – I have been up to the top
I have been witness to the rise and fall
I ask but just one favor of my dear, dear friend
If I am late for my own curtain call
Please place a fresh bouquet of flowers on my grave
Please make sure my headstone reads, “Sometime Foolish, Sometime Brave”
Please let them know I did not covet, but I certainly did crave
A place of distinction in this world – A small place of distinction in this world
I have wandered through the markets of old Mumbai
Among the servants and the serpents and the Kings
I have seen the scented woman, who looked into my eyes
And told me, “I know what your future brings”
I have wandered Faulkland Avenue along the street of doors
With the merchants lurking, hard and mean
I have seen the haunted faces of the ladies of the night
And the day, and anytime in between
I have been down to the bottom – I have been up to the top
I have been witness to the rise and fall
I ask but just one favor of my dear, dear friend
If I am late for my own curtain call
Please place a fresh bouquet of flowers on my grave
Please make sure my headstone reads, “Sometime Foolish, Sometime Brave”
Please let them know I did not covet, but I certainly did crave
A place of distinction in this world – A small place of distinction in this world
