Track of the week 11/6/17
Back in ancient Rome, a “Triumph” would be accorded to a successful military commander – a great ceremony as they would process through the streets of Rome to the acclaim of the citizens.
They would have two slaves with them, one to lead the cart, the other to stand behind the victorious general, and whisper “Memento homo” (remember, you are mortal) in his ear.
I’ve come to realise that Take That’s Never Forget is the modern day equivalent. If only Theresa May had listened to this (fantastic) track she might not have called the election, or at least acted differently – a little less arrogantly perhaps – during the campaign.
But she didn’t, so we once again find ourselves living in interesting times.
Wise words from the bard Gary Barlow, we’d all do well to heed them when we think we’ve reached the top …
Never forget where you’ve come here from
Never pretend that it’s all real
Someday soon this will all be someone else’s dream
This will be someone else’s dream
We’re not invincible …