Well it sounds morbid, but you've got to keep death by your side
All that blooms, perishes
It's an undeniable part of this life
Keep a beginner's mind, to be open to things as they are
Approach each day as your first, and love like it's your last
Oh you gotta' keep death by your side
To see the value of our time
Keep death by your side
To appreciate the gift of life
So take it in your stride, that anything can happen at anytime
The only thing that's for certain, is the future is uncertain
Bask in the sun while you can feel it
Let others know they're loved while they can hear it
Bask in the sun while you can feel it
Let others know they're loved while they can hear it
Keep death by your side
To see the value of our time
Oh you gotta' keep death by your side
To appreciate the gift of life
Oh you got to keep death by your side
For it's the very fragrance of our time
Oh you got to keep death by your side
For it's the very fragrance of our time