A Bowl of Life

(Instrumental) (Verse 1) When we were young, "Have you eaten yet?" In our prime, "Are you earning your bread?" In our later years, "Can you still eat?" In retirement, "Does food still taste sweet?" (Chorus) Life is just a bowl of rice, Joy and sorrow in each bite, Warm and tender, full of grace, Our greetings start with a taste. (Verse 2) Good friends are those who treat you to a meal, The greatest strength is in the rice we feel, When thankful, "Let's share a dish," When angry and hurt, "You won't get a sip tonight!" When drifting apart, "I can't stand to share a bite!" In moments of doubt, "How will they earn their keep?" In serious times, "Can you even eat or sleep?" (Chorus) Life is just a bowl of rice, Joy and sorrow in each bite, Warm and tender, full of grace, Our greetings start with a taste. (Bridge) Growing close over meals we've shared, "Rice-bound friends," we declare, Instead of drinks, "Let's share a dish," Our laughter blooms at the table, oh, what a wish. (Chorus) Life is just a bowl of rice, Joy and sorrow in each bite, Warm and tender, full of grace, Our greetings start with a taste. (Instrumental) (End) (Chorus) Our greetings start with a taste. (Instrumental) (End) (Instrumental) (End)