Bitterblue

 

I’ve always loved Cat Stevens. I somehow feel that his music is good for children. This child, anyway. His music has always been full of spirituality, goodness and light. It was no surprise that he eventually found religion. Obviously, Islam can’t be bad if Cat Stevens wanted to convert to it. And especially since he’s been so happy in his faith (not like that flibbertigibbet Dylan with his born-again ‘phase’ that he got bored of). Because his strong dedication to Islam at the expense of rock-star priviliges has been mystifying to many fans, Yusuf (as we now know him) founded the Mountain of Light, an organization that promotes Islamic teaching, does charitable work, and provides a forum for him to share his personal experiences.

I gave my last chance to you
Don’t hand it back to me bitterblue
No bitterblue
Yes, I’ve done all one man can do
Don’t pass me up oh bitterblue
My bitterblue
Cause I’ve been running a long time
On this travelling ground
Wishing hard to be free of
Going round and round
Yes, I’ve been moving a long time
But only up and down

I gave my last hope to you
Don’t hand it back to me bitterblue
My bitterblue
I’ve done all one man can do
Please help me lose this bitterblue
My bitterblue
Cause I’ve been waiting a long time
Aeons been and gone
Looking at the horizon
For my light to dawn
Oh yes I’ve been living a long time
Looking on and on

I’ve been running a long time
Summers come and gone
Drifting under the dream clouds
Past the broken sun
Yes, I’ve been living a long time
To be back beyond
I gave my last chance to you
Don’t hand it back bitterblue
My bitterblue
I’ve done all one man can do
Don’t pass me up oh bitterblue
My bitterblue, bitterblue
I gave my last chance to you
Don’t hand it back to me bitterblue