‘Not much on paper’ is one of the few JustVera tracks which started from lyrics. Some time ago Mike answered my call for excellent lyrics. I created the instrumental background and then the real work started: finding the matching vocal performer. This is where Skarlun came in. Tarjei did the job like only he can. Period.
Check the lyrics, the vocals, the track. I’ll leave the judgement up to you. All I can say it’s JustVera. 100%. Definitely.
We only have one life
No matter if heaven awaits
This is all we know
The rest left up to fate
It isn’t very long
When you measure it in years
But there’s so much more
When your vision is clear
It’s not much on paper
Like sand shifting from our grasp
Remember, through the darkness
To never give up
To never give up
We only have one place
Just one lonely point in time
This is all we know
Beyond is undefined
We only have one chance
Or maybe even more
But there’s no going back
Once you open the door
You’ll find it again
The magic still awaits
I won’t promise you
False reasons to believe
But I know this to be true
Because I have been there too
The darkness never lasts
But I know what does…
It’s not much on paper
Like sand shifting from our grasp
It fails to make sense
When you look at the past
But the moment was there
And what a moment it was
Remember, through the darkness
To never give up
(Lyrics: Mike Mantecon, Vocals: Tarjei Skarlund)