Words and Music by Mike Shields
Vocals and instruments by Mike Shields
Produced by Mike Shields


After all these years and all that I've been through
You think I'd have an answer but I haven't a clue

I get through every day and then collapse in bed
There ain't no long-range plan, I just stumble ahead

They say that wisdom comes with each advancing year
But I can tell you now, it ain't happened here

I talk before I think and I don't think I know
What the future will bring, 'cause I'm makin' it up as I go
Makin' it up as I go

Floating face down silent
Softly drifting on a wave
Watching as the night comes
Softly stealing one more day

And so while it lasts, I'll just enjoy the ride
Put the future on hold, 'cause I haven't the time

For there's no deep meaning, though we pretend to know
See, we're all runnin' scared and we're makin' it up as we go
Makin' it up as we go
Makin' it up as I go (2x)


© 1998 Mike Shields