When the Deal Goes Down

The words

A man reflects on how short life is and pledges to be there for his love when the end comes.

Thinking about how short and uncertain life is, a man promises the person he loves that he will be beside her at the finish. The verses are calm and measured, touching on the limits of knowledge, the passing of time and the comfort of love that remains. The tone is tender and accepting rather than fearful. It is a slow waltz in the style of the old crooner ballads.