You'll Do Fine
Prem Byrne
This song came to me over 20 years ago when I was trying something new and difficult--teaching English in Vietnam. New country and a completely new line of work. The music and words came to me one night in my hotel room, during the first difficult days of wandering around Hanoi applying for teaching positions. The city was extremely busy, really difficult to even cross the streets because of the mass of humanity whizzing around on motorbikes, scooters, cars and buses. I had never taught before, knew no one there, didn't speak the language. Having my guitar with me was a good comfort, and helped me find a way to express the difficulties I was going through. The verses of this song came through, telling me everything was okay, to keep going despite the difficulties. The words were comforting and also a challenge to show up for myself and give this new life a try.