One of These Things First

I could have been a sailor, could have been a cook. A real live lover, could have been a book. I could have been a signpost, could have been a clock. As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock. I could be. Here and now. I would be, I should be. But how? I could have been. One of these things first.

I could have been your pillar, could have been your door. I could have stayed beside you, could have stayed for more. Could have been your statue, could have been your friend. A whole long lifetime could have been the end. I could be yours so true. I would be, I should be through and through. I could have been. One of these things first.

I could have been a whistle, could have been a flute. A real live giver, could have been a boot. I could have been a signpost, could have been a clock. As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock. I could be even here. I would be, I should be so near. I could have been. One of these things first

I could have been
One of these things first.

~One of These Things First, Nick Drake