Walking Tall

I love this song. I happened to download it from somewhere and noticed as I was running the other day that it fits my cadence perfectly and encourages me to lengthen my stride.  The words are pretty inspiring too.
I was talking about Ziggy Marley a while ago and Bethany said, We saw him in concert at the zoo, remember Mom?
Well, I didn't until she said it. But then it all came back. That summer of zoo concerts with our friends the Kellys. Lugging the coolers and blankets in from the car. Sitting on the zoo lawn on the damp grass in the oppressive heat, watching the raptor show and laying claim to our spot. Then, later on, listening to almost-famous bands as the sun went down behind the Africafe. Watching all the weird Portlanders dancing to the music. Women with unshaven legs stand out prominently in those memories, for some reason. Not that I am obsessive about shaving my legs, mind you! Then fighting the crowds in the parking lot and driving home with a car full of tired but happy kids. 
Those were the days.

Walk tall, walk tall
Even if you fall get up
Stand tall, stand tall
Even if you fall get up

Life is a lesson that we must learn
If you play with fire you might get burned
If you worry too much you gonna get stressed
So brush off the dust and lift up your chest

Everyone creeps before they walk
Everyone cries before they talk
There comes a time you gotta be strong
So pick up your feet and sing this song

Don’t you worry ’bout how it looks
Not everything was written in a book
Some things you learn as you go
But here’s one thing you already know

Nothing is ever gonna keep me down
I jump over hurdles I’ll come around
And if at first I don’t succeed
I’m gonna try it again till I get what I need