22 Forever

I wrote this song for Cam early after losing him, when I was lost and trying to think of ways to remember and honour him as a young man in the peak of his life.

I didn't want to write a sad song, as there was already plenty to be sad about. I wanted it to be a reflection of Cam and his mates, being young and showing the positivity and joy they brought into each others lives. I wrote it to lift the spirits of the listener, through the music and lyrics combined with their energy, laughter and mateship for each other.

It's called 22 Forever.

I used AI to help create the music track in the style of The Terrys (you can read more about them in the Changing Tides link). I have added an MP3 link for anyone who might want to download it, as well as the lyrics for those who want to sign along.

I hope you like it.

All the clips in the video were taken directly from Cam's phone, so it's a collection of him and his mates hanging out, having fun and living for the moment.

22 Forever.

A tribute to Ducey and living for the moment.

Living for today, not thinking 'bout tomorrow,

Steppin' to our best life, we can lead or we can follow.

But I'd rather be beside you, best friends always stick together,

Nothin's gonna split us, if we stay 22 forever.

I wish we could be 22, forever.

The only thing that aches, is our heartbreak,

Every moment counts, not a second to waste,

Life is rushing by, time is flying by too fast

One day we'll have the time to stop and think about our past.

Gotta slow it down, soak it in and make it count,

But right now we're livin' for today so drink it in and drink it down!

The days will pass, and we'll laugh

About the things we did together,

Nothin's gonna split us if we stay 22 forever.

Doesn't matter, whatever happens, we will be there for each other.

She's my lover, you're my brother, and we'll be 22 forever.

So if you've got a drink, raise it for your brothers,

Raise it for your sisters, your besties, and each other.

Raise it up for those you know, the ones we will remember,

And drink it down, drink it down, for those we'll love forever.

Our paychecks small but our dreams are huge

Not just the music, parties, drugs or booze

Its about living life right next to you

Not just for tonight but tomorrow too.

Lazy days and hazy nights, long conversations, deep insights,

The things we know, but never show about each other keeps us tight.

Here to spread the love, we ain't never here to fight,

Good evening motherfuckers, gonna party all night!

The days will pass, and well laugh

About the things we did together

Nothin's gonna split us if we stay 22 forever.

Doesn't matter, whatever happens, we will be there for each other.

She's my lover, you're my brother, and we'll be 22 forever.

I wish we could be 22 forever!