It Hasn't Happened Yet
Rick Nelson · The Last Time Around 1970 - 1982 [2010]
You said that I would be sorry if you went away
You said I wouldn't be happy without hell to pay
You said the teardrops would fall
Between the bedroom walls
You said that I would regret
But it hasn't happened yet.
Your friends come over and offer to take me to eat
They seem so sorry I'm sufferin' so much misery
They say, give me a call, next time I start to crawl
I always say, yeah you bet
But it hasn't happened yet.
I don't have anyone, I'm havin' lots of fun
No one is into me, no ones a mystery
I see you on the street, my heart don't skip a beat
All your hostility, don't mean a thing to me.
I find it hard to remember, the good times we had
Call me insensitive, now that it's over I'm glad
You said that when shadows fell
It would be to hard to tell
My life from your silhouette
But it hasn't happened yet
Hasn't happened yet...
It Hasn't Happened Yet
Rick Nelson's 'It Hasn't Happened Yet' stands as a poignant reflection from his later career, capturing the introspective mood that defined his work in the 1970s. Moving beyond his early rock and roll stardom, Nelson embraced a more mature, country-tinged sound during this period, often exploring themes of uncertainty and emotional anticipation. This recording highlights his ability to convey vulnerability through understated vocal delivery, a hallmark of his evolution from teen idol to respected adult contemporary artist. The track fits within a broader discography that saw Nelson navigating shifting musical tides while maintaining his distinctive guitar work and melodic sensibility. It remains a significant song in his catalogue, offering listeners a glimpse into the thoughtful artistry that characterized his final decades of recording.