Ain’t Slowing Down (Til Aspire Goes Live)

Filed on March 21, 2025

This parody of the Garth Brooks song “Ain’t Going Down” was written for a co-worker and his last day on a big work project.

verse 1
Five o'clock on Friday evening
Brent has told us that he's leaving
An offer was too good to pass
He'll transfer his remaining tasks
Make the rounds and wrap up any open conversations
Adjust the plan and lend a hand to re-size estimations
We bid farewell, with eyes that swell, to a true ENDUR hero
But sadly his capacity
For next sprint goes to zero

verse 2
This chapter must come to an end
We'll miss our DA and our friend
The change may lead to hesitating
But we know the work's awaiting
Data and dependencies
Could really "make or break"
But Brent the chef has left us steps
For sizzling silver steak
So, jump back in your seats
It takes us all to land the plane
As a business transformation
Is the focus of our aim

chorus
Ain't slowing down 'til Aspire goes live
Ain't gonna stop, no we're gonna thrive
Saying bye to 9, hi to 25
Ain't slowing down 'til Aspire goes live

verse 3
The very next milestone is clear
With Brent's departure drawing near
He leaves behind a legacy
Of knowledge and authority
And no amount of PBIs
Can measure how we'll miss the guy
Hey, time to celebrate
With one more butter cake…

repeat chorus

verse 4
Nine o'clock, the sun has set
At weekend's end, an empty desk
Brent's network access, there's no trace
And this time it's not by mistake
But should there ever come a day
To cook a different flavor steak
He's just a few stale Cheetos
And Teams call away

repeat chorus