Several years ago, I
had a dream about a new Sting album I stumbled unto in the store. The album was
called "The Book Of My Life." I kid you not. I've had this title in mind for
years. The album was sort of a Ten Summoner's Tales album, only the songs
wouldn't be tales, they would be chapters from Sting's life and the whole album
would be a progression from birth to death.
Well this dream has
become reality and Sting has now written a song called "The Book Of My Life."
This one is a standout for me on the album. The melody is so simple yet so
haunting. And the lyrics are some of Sting's most beautiful. I'd say the best
lyrics since The Soul Cages. I'm just memorized when I listen to that song, and
the part where he goes "All these pages are burning and all that's left is
YOUUUUUUUU...." just sends shivers down my spine. This one is a masterpiece. I
just hope it doesn't get overlooked live and all of you going to Paris get to
hear it.
Cheers,
Fred