Waltz of Time
The newest Grasstime single 'Waltz of Time' is rooted in the rich, dark soil and the quiet heartbreak of rural life, Grasstime’s upcoming album is a soul-stirring journey through love, loss, and memory. The collection blends timeless Americana with a raw emotional honesty that feels like a series of letters from a dusty backroad—intimate, weathered, and undeniably true.
The heart of the project is the title track, "Waltz of Time," written by Mike Richards and Laura Leigh Jones. Inspired by the personal experiences of Mike and his mother Pat’s journey. Mike mentioned “it came on quietly, almost unnoticed, or we pretended her minor lapses had no real meaning. One day she didn't show up to meet us at a place in town she had been a thousand times….no call, no show. It's hard on her, my dad and family. We are thankful we still have her”. The song draws from Mike’s personal reflections on memory loss, enduring love, and a shared dance.
“This song is so meaningful to me. 'Waltz of Time' resonated with me the moment Kristy sent it to me. I instantly knew I wanted to record it when I heard it. Because of what my family faced with my mother Deloris’s passing from Lewy Bodie and my grandpa Robert’s journey with Alzheimer’s. I know these horrid diseases impact so many people, and there are so many trying to figure out how to navigate them. In the song I could see my folks dancing in the living room in their earlier years throughout the later, and it really moved me. I sincerely hope this song brings back some joy and pleasant memories for folks, like it did me. ” Robbie Morris
The song captures the tender, reflective, and quietly devastating grace of a slow dance between memory and loss. Like several songs on this album, it carries a warm, aching sense of nostalgia. It balances the heartbreak of a fading memory with deep compassion and enduring love. Through gentle swaying rhythms, soulful fiddle, and beautiful harmonies, the title track invites listeners to linger in the moments of love that remain even as time begins to slip away.