carpe diem

"leaving traces" will be included in my "carpe diem collection". The bridge caters to that:

we're here on earth for a short visit
we're doing well to make the most of it
bringing forth human achievements
so future generations benefit

That's my interpretation of how you're supposed to make the most of your short life span: having fun and enjoying yourself, yes, but with decency and moderation - and humanity.

The bridge should be followed by a last repetition of the chorus, or a further variant of the chorus in this case:

we're leaving traces
all o'r the places
intended, unintended, yet in all cases
we're leaving traces

Here's the complete 'history' of my latest lyrical project:

leaving traces

leaving traces - II

leaving traces III: gathering material

leaving traces - IV

leaving traces - V

leaving traces VI - gathering words and phrases

leaving traces - another verse

leaving traces - finished?

leaving traces - yet unfinished

leaving traces - X

and this one

leaving traces - a sligth revision (added February, 4th)

You'll find the complete text on my lyrics pages or later in my long since announced "carpe diem collection".