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Life, Love and Theft is the 6th track from the album Country Boy, you can listen to the album HERE
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Life, Love and Theft portrays a reflective and introspective journey, capturing a sense of emotional vulnerability and acceptance. The lyrics explore themes of love, regret, and the passage of time, all set against the backdrop of a personal journey that feels both literal and metaphorical.
In the first verse, the narrator finds himself contemplating his life while watching the sunset from a “distant shore,” possibly symbolizing a moment of separation or distance—whether physical, emotional, or both. There’s a sense of longing, as the narrator wonders about his purpose and whether he will ever make it back home. The lyric “what it was that I came here for” suggests a search for meaning, likely tied to relationships and life choices.
The repeated line “You could have loved me just a little bit more” reflects unfulfilled love and the idea that, despite the relationship’s imperfections, it’s something the narrator must accept. This resignation to how things have unfolded (“there’s no point to complain about the way the wind blows”) conveys the song’s central theme of learning to let go and move on.
As the song progresses, the narrator contemplates the possibility of never seeing the person he loves again, wishing them well but acknowledging the difficulty of their connection. The imagery of the train “steaming off up into those high hills” contrasts the narrator’s decision to stay grounded, both literally and emotionally, showing his commitment and desire to be with the person he cares about. Despite the pain, there’s a sense of determination to remain present and loyal.
In the later verses, the narrator confesses to making mistakes but refuses to dwell on the past (“can’t look back”). The imagery of snow blocking the tracks suggests that life’s obstacles are preventing him from moving forward in the way he might have wanted. The narrator acknowledges his reputation (“what they say I’m famous for”) but ultimately finds himself reflecting on “life, love, and theft”—a phrase that likely encapsulates the themes of loss, personal growth, and the emotional toll of both love and the mistakes he’s made.
The song’s recurring motif of “life, love, and theft” ties the narrative together, hinting that the narrator may feel like he’s lost something significant (possibly love or opportunity) and has experienced theft—whether it’s a loss of time, innocence, or love. Ultimately, the song is about introspection, accepting the consequences of one’s actions, and coming to terms with the fleeting nature of life and love.
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Life, Love and Theft lyrics
I’m just sitting watching the sun go down
From a far off distant shore
Wondering if I’ll make it home
And what it was that I came here for
You could have loved me just a little bit more
But I guess that’s how it goes
There’s no point for me to complain
About the way that the wind blows
You could have loved me just a little bit more
But that’s, that’s how it goes
And there’s no point to complain
About the way the wind blows
So if I never get to see you again
Just you fare le well
You know I always wished the best for you
But I know it sometimes got hard to tell
There’s a train steaming off up in to those high hills
And I, and I ain’t going there
I’m staying with you on this sure flat earth
That shows you how much I really care
There’s a train steaming off up in to those hills
I ain’t going there
I’m staying with you on this sure flat earth
That shows you how much I really care
Maybe I’ve done a few things things that I shouldn’t have done
But I can’t look back
Anyways all of the scenes have changed
And high snow is blocking all of the tracks
I gone and done what they say I’m famous for
So tell me what is there left?
I’m just seeing out the rest of my days
And thinking about life, love and theft
I gone and done what they say I’m famous for
So tell me what is there left?
I’m just seeing out the rest of my days
Thinking about life, love and theft
I’m just seeing out the rest of my days
And thinking about life, love and theft
Paul Robert Thomas
PRS Tunecode 700010AV
ISWC T-331.124.300-8
from Country Boy, released February 27, 2025
Produced by Paul Robert Thomas
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