Many thanks to Mark Christopher for the title and the idea and the support; and to 7 May 1986 for the memories...

All instruments and vocals by Brian Quinn

I could have danced all night, there was an angel watching over me
Silhouetted in the wine-light, I could glimpse her occasionally

And we all desire to believe that life would carry on like this for ever
But now this body that I’ve hired, its warranty’s expired 
Just when I need it more than ever
      
And only death and  taxes are certain so I’m told
But in the end it’s the gravity and rust that makes us old
In the end we’re just gravity and rust

And as the years go by, still I hunger for that warm caress
I seem to need it more and more although I know I ought to need it less

And I’d hoped I could rely on the father, son and holy ghost        
But no matter how I try, my faith has run dry just when I need it most                     

They say that only love and money can make the world go round
In the end it’s gravity and rust that slows it down
In the end it’s gravity and rust that slows us down
In the end...

Gravity & Rust

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