“Lost in the Redwood”, is specifically about my trip to northern California in the Spring of 2014, and all (at the risk of sounding clichéd) the wonders, natural and human, that I was able to experience.
lyrics
That great, big, golden land
with coasts of cerulean
and plains that are yellow tanned
so much green life that’s worth seein’
The valleys and cascades in Yosemite
up in smoke are such a pity
but strong are the redwoods
standing always where they’ve stood
Come with me and see
those wise ever-seeing trees.
Learn of their longevity through the flame,
for of stars, of stars, we remain the same.
Twisting and turning
new praises to sing
whether in a busy city
or the vast country you be
High cliffs overlooking lush valley
to the waves of white foamed sea
that iconic bridge
like those tallest living things
Come with me and see
those wise ever-seeing trees.
Learn of their longevity through the flame,
for of stars, of stars, we remain the same.
Maybe we can return
when the water doesn’t burn
to the huge place,
and give the south an embrace.
credits
from Enter the Void,
released May 7, 2016
Ocarina: Jeremy Pratten
Piano: Julia Gardner
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