“...Then in Time Passing on Mr. Johnson Died...” Sting
The song "…Then in Time Passing on Mr. Johnson Died…" by Sting, released in 1996, blends elements of #Rock and #Jazz. It explores themes of mortality, memory, and the passage of time. The lyrics reflect on loss and legacy, while the unique musical arrangement features intricate melodies and rich instrumentation. Its introspective nature resonates with listeners, highlighting the inevitability of change.
[Extract from a letter to Sir Robert Cecil]
"...Then, in time passing, one Mr. Johnson died and I became an humble suitor for his place, thinking myself most worthiest, but I saw that I was like to go without it, and that any might have preferment but I. Whereby I began to sound the cause, and guessed that my religion was my hindrance. Whereupon, my mind being troubled, I desired to get beyond the seas..."
"...Then, in time passing, one Mr. Johnson died and I became an humble suitor for his place, thinking myself most worthiest, but I saw that I was like to go without it, and that any might have preferment but I. Whereby I began to sound the cause, and guessed that my religion was my hindrance. Whereupon, my mind being troubled, I desired to get beyond the seas..."
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