The Picture by Jesse James Burnitt published on 2023-10-01T06:25:45Z This was inspired by someone I know who recently lost his wife, and what that internal struggle must be like as he goes through his daily routines. lyrics: Starched collar on a clean white shirt he's heading off to work again. Thirty years at the same location, long-term retirement plan. He keeps a picture of her on the wall, she's smiling on vacation. He never liked his face in that picture, thought he looked mad, or irritated. Old habits die hard and a change - is never easy. Goes in early and he always stays late keeping busy keeps the loneliness at bay. Always telling someone corny jokes, likes to keep up appearances. Picks up the phone to check in with her, forgot how long she's been gone. Old habits die hard and a change - is never easy Takes down the picture wants to look at her. Wants to let her know he'll be fine Twenty minutes out of every day likes to kick back and close his eyes. Always dreams of the same old day and in that picture, he always smiles Old habits die hard Old habits die hard Old habits die hard and a change - is never easy. ASCAP all rights reserved Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter