One of these things first

I could have been a sailor, could have
been a cook
A real live lover, could have been a
book.
I could have been a signpost, could have been
a clock
As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock.
I could be
Here and now
I would be, I should be
But how?
I could have been
One of these things first
I could have been
One of these things first.

I could have been your pillar, could
have been your door
I could have stayed beside you, could
have stayed for more.
Could have been your statue, could
have been your friend,
A whole long lifetime could have been
the end.
I could be yours so true
I would be, I should be through and
through
I could have been
One of these things first
I could have been
One of these things first.

I could have been a whistle, could have
been a flute
A real live giver, could have been a
boot.
I could have been a signpost, could
have been a clock
As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock.
I could be even here
I would be, I should be so near
I could have been
One of these things first
I could have been
One of these things first.

by Nick Drake

porque hoje acordei com necessidade de música..
e com vontade de ser algo diferente..
podia ter sido tudo..
podia ter sido nada..
podis transformar-me.. ou reinventar-me..
podia..
posso..
e o senhor Drake diz-me isso..
ouço e desejo ser mais..