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Opportunity Lost

from Opportunity Lost by GuidoWorld

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In this the title track of the album the singer is witnessing the beginning damages of a social storm he has been anticipating for some time. While he noticed the darkening skies his friends were either oblivious to them or were confident that the storm would blow over.

So while he long ago went to higher ground he worries for his friends who have stayed on shore or who still are out fishing in the turbulent seas. His heart goes out to others even though their behavior has been reckless or even contributed to the power and devastation of the developing storm.

Now that the storm is here some damage is unavoidable. Yet, even at the height of a storm, there are actions that can be taken which can save many and limit the devastation.

The quiet that follows a storm is often a time of great growth and possibility. If we learn from the storm and reconnect with our fondest wishes and noblest qualities we can build anew a life far more rewarding than that which preceded the storm.

Life is precious and something to celebrate and the time has come for us overcome our fears and hatreds and to make our fondest wishes into life affirming realities.

lyrics

Opportunity Lost 12/26/03

I’d like to feel a part of this life
I’d like to have a child, home and wife

Each time I settle down I gaze so far ahead
I see the pendulum swing this way and back again
I feel very lonely riding the crest of the wave
Cuz my friends just keep bobbing left in its wake

Some like to dream others work till they drop
Some complain with zeal others swallow till they pop

If life’s a mystery than solution is a chore
For what’s found ends the quest mystery demands more
I just love to smile feel the sun on my face
I wish the human race could be run at a comfortable pace

As the tidal wave approaches I move far ashore
I plead with my friends to fish no more
As I lie in bed awake yeah, feel my body aching
For I sense disaster coming soon

I stumble thru the darkness feel for the door
Hope the knock I hear is not just the winds mighty roar

Everybody’s fervent prayer hanging heavy in the air
If we try hard we can make it come true

Let the winds take you away don’t fight it now its OK
I pause to see what’s coming I shudder at opportunity lost

Let’s not waste our time with hating when we should be celebrating
I’ll share my fondest wish with you

Everybody’s fervent prayer hanging heavy in the air
If we try hard we can make it come true

Let’s not waste our time with hating when we should be celebrating
I’ll share my fondest wish with you

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from Opportunity Lost, released January 16, 2014
Jim Guido Vocals, Sax, Synth, Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Ryan Thompson Drums

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