"Treat For A Trick"

Here is another song from my Ashley Standing period. This one is not very subtle. Back in 1995, I was looking pretty good. Fit, tan, young. These days, I try to run and exercise, but my back and my knees sometimes have other ideas. It’s becoming more of a challenge to not blob out. Last night, as I was brushing my hair, I panicked, thinking there was more hair left in the brush than there should be. Hitomi reassured me that I still have plenty of hair. That still doesn’t explain the old guy in the mirror.

Treat For A Trick

© 1995 Brian Hutzell

One night, going all the way

Not right, but there are bills to pay

I don’t have many options

And I’m running out of time

I’m jumping at chances I’d normally decline

Bad news: I’m positive

There's something wrong with me, but I still want to live

You don’t want to hear this, but you need to know

And I'd like to ask favor before I go

How about a treat for a trick?

It's not much to ask, and I hate to beg

So let’s make it simple and quick

Like the act that landed us in this bed

Funny how one moment makes such a difference

Sorry now I didn’t put up more defense

The trick is to land on our feet

Your assistance would be a treat

This thing is with me everyday

Escape -- I wish there was a way

I’ve got a new companion

Who is introducing me to ever-widening circles

Sharing one adversity

How about a treat for a trick?

It's not much to ask, and I hate to beg

So let’s make it simple and quick

Like the act that landed us in this bed

Funny how one moment makes such a difference

Sorry now I didn’t put up more defense

The trick is to land on our feet

Your assistance would be a treat

"All Together Vertical"

Brian Hutzell