Hey, it’s me ...

the guy whose songs refuse to end.

But today I’m on a mission:

To keep it short,

that’s what I intend.

This one will be different ... just a fleeting look,

like skimming the blurb, not reading the book.

I know ...

I get lost in details, I can’t help myself,

it’s true ...

five minutes fade so fast, and I’m still mid–verse two.

But not today ...

I’m drawing a line:

I’ll keep it tight ...

yeah, this will work out fine!

Just breathe ...

remember: less is more.

No detours ...

let’s go straight to the core.

Hear my little song ... come stay with me a while,

no time is wasted ... if it leaves you with a smile.

So gather ’round, we’ll see this through,

and here's the part where I need you:

Raise your voice just sing along ...

Let’s sing the song that’s not too long.

Ooohooohoohooo

Ok, so far so good,

verse one’s wrapped up; I’ve got it done.

But wait ...

it’s happening again ...

and the song has just begun.

I guess I have to speed things up ... cut the fluff, just let it go.

To claw back precious seconds ...

I gotta keep the flow.

Yeah … it's “necessary,”

I’m afraid ...

To complete my mission ... tough choices must be made.

So let's move on ... no need for it to be explained;

Straight to the core ... before I lose what time I gained.

And here we go again ...

Hear my little song ... come stay with me a while,

no time is wasted ... if it leaves you with a smile.

So gather ’round, we’ll see this through,

and here's the part where I need you:

Raise your voice just sing along ...

Let’s sing the song that’s not too long.

Ooohooohoohooo

Congrats ...

Here comes verse three,

but there’s trouble up ahead ...

I forgot to tell a story,

replaced it with hot air instead.

My lyrics lack true meaning; was this what I had in mind?

No hidden twist, no deeper lesson ... no wisdom here to find.

Where’s the conclusion? The song is almost done ...

but I’m running out of time, so I’ll stop chasing one.

Relax, just breathe,

This isn't about depth ... It's about the pace ...

And I have to finish it, ...

with a gentle touch of grace.

So here we go again ...

Hear my little song ... come stay with me a while,

no time is wasted ... if it leaves you with a smile.

So gather ’round, we’ll see this through,

and here's the part where I need you:

Raise your voice just sing along ...

Let’s sing the song that’s not too long.

Oohooohooooooo

Let’s sing the song that’s not too long.

Ooohooohoohooo

I hope this song is not too long ...