Recipe for something better

Svavar Knútur / Jack Stafford

For Neil and Sarah

VERSE

In a cupboard by the larder

I found an ancient book

With recipes and stories 

And lots of things to cook

So meet me in the kitchen

We’ll brew some nettle tea

Then put on silly aprons

And get busy, you and me.

CHORUS

I’ll meet you in the kitchen

I’ll meet you where you are

We’ll bake something together

Why stop now, we’ve come this far?

VERSE

We’ll start with preparations

And gather what we need.

Once all is on the table,

We’re ready to proceed

A bucket of acceptance

Warmed up by the brew

Sprinkle it with humour 

It’s the start of something new 

CHORUS

VERSE

So, easy on the ego

In fact, just let it be

It does nothing for the flavour

Replace with empathy

Mix up and let it simmer,

Don’t burn and don’t reduce

A heart, all charred and scolded  

Is not of any use

CHORUS

OUTRO:

It’s a journey of perfection

The culinary art

Of baking a confection

To heal the human heart