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 IT`S LATER THAN YOU THINK
by
John Schofield

see comments below the lyric

On a restroom wall in Baltimore
Above a broken sink
Someone scratched this message:
It’s later than you think

I took this simple line to heart
I knew that it was true
I built myself a little boat
And sailed the ocean blue

You are the captain of your fate, your only master’s you
Don’t ever let yourself regret the things you didn’t do

Go and see the Northern Lights
Or visit Timbuktu
But better do it now, my friend,
Time catches up with you.

You are the captain of your fate, your only master’s you
Don’t ever let yourself regret the things you didn’t do

COMMENTS

UKSC Judge Susan Muranty said:
"This is a beautiful piece of lyric writing - structurally flawless with a great title and a clarity of meaning and purpose that is just delightful to listen to and engage with. I love the fantastic gritty imagery in the detail of the “broken sink” and the powerful dramatic punch line of “it’s later than you think”. I can hear this worked up into an epic moody folk tune that really connects with its audience. The clear winner to me!!!"

A note from the UKSC
There were some impressive and strong contenders from among the finalists in this category in 2020, so we congratulate the Winner for rising above such strong competition! We will pass on judges comments to the following close contenders in this category: Kerri Shore, Katie Hardyman, 
Michael McGee, Michael Kachani and Dennis Higgins.

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