1. |
The Road
04:46
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This road's laid out for us
So don't stray too far
As we've no compass or guide
We can only navigate by the stars
But where you lead I will follow
We'll go where the wind blows
Like faithful friends we have known
That have taken other roads
At some point we may lose our way home
And if that time does come I pray I'm not alone
'cause I can picture you in my mind
But like a silent movie the sound's now lost to time
And as the tape ages I find
The picture is degrading
To history you're consigned
I fear that I must tread this path alone
A wandering soul in the darkness
seeking out it's home
Will you walk with me?
Will you walk with me?
The ivy encroaches on the stone
Through the cracks in the road
The weeds have sprouted up and grown
Though it's not where we're bound
They say all roads lead to Rome
All those we've left behind
The wrong turns we've made
I won't regret the path I've taken
Or the tolls I've paid
'cause you walked for a time on this very same road
Our paths diverge for now
So until the next crossroads
At some point we may lose our way home
And if that time does come I pray I'm not alone
'cause I can picture you in my mind
But like a silent movie the sound's now lost to time
And as the tape ages I find
The picture is degrading
To history you're consigned
I fear that I must tread this path alone
A wandering soul in the darkness seeking out it's home
Will you walk with me?
Will you walk with me?
Will you walk with me?
Will you walk with me?
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2. |
The Willow Tree Song
03:28
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Our Secrets, our truth
They are our own
And we just sway in the wind
You question with your gaze
You observe us
You observe us
We know our place
While you wander through the Earth searching for yours
What it is to be connected and rooted to the earth
How you stare at what you cannot truly comprehend
We see you looking
So fleetingly
So fleetingly
So fleetingly
You’re free to go
You’re not free to move
Let the wind guide your endeavours
We ride the breeze
We feel it’s grace
Rooted in one place
Acorn to oak
The pace of change is slow
When you live fast things pass you by
You ask what is our worth
Then destroy us
We knew our place
While you blundered through the Earth forsaking yours
What is to feel connected, a memory now lost
Why must your price what you do not truly comprehend
We see you living
So fleetingly
So fleetingly
So fleetingly
You’re free to go
You’re not free to move
Let the wind guide your endeavours
We ride the breeze
We feel it’s grace
You’re free to go
You’re not free to move
Let the wind guide your endeavours
We ride the breeze
We feel it’s grace
Just rooted in one place
Just rooted in one place
Just rooted in one place
Just rooted in one place
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3. |
An Englishman's Castle
03:13
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An Englishman’s home is his castle
It’s where we weather life’s storms
When the enemy is at the gates
You’re inside all safe and warm
And as the lights go out in town
It’s clear that you know your place
This is more than just bricks and mortar
It’s your very own personal space
Our lives, our hopes are no concern
And we’re just pawns in the game
Checkmate
(Our home)
Affordable housing- that’s got to be a joke
(Our home)
How can I save when I’m so very broke
We pay through the nose for the houses they own
‘Cause live here we must
But it can never be home
I’ve heard people say “home is where the heart is”
Well they broke my heart when they took mine away
Nasty surprise- that eviction notice
As it came with the junk mail delivered that day
And as the lights went out in town
I felt the blood drain from my face
Our little fortress came tumbling down
Tonight the ghosts of our past will wander this place
Our lives, our hopes are no concern
And we’re just pawns in the game
Checkmate
(Our home)
Affordable housing- that’s got to be a joke
(Our home)
How can I save when I’m so very broke
We pay through the nose for a house we don’t own
‘Cause live here we must
But it can never be home
So you wanna move house
And build your own castle
You’ve counted the pennies
And worked ’til you’re floored
All you’ll need is an extra decade
A secure second job
And another guarantor
Our lives, our hopes are no concern
And we’re just pawns in the game
Checkmate
(Our home)
Affordable housing- that’s got to be a joke
(Our home)
How can I save when I’m so very broke
We pay through the nose for a house we don’t own
‘Cause live here we must
But it can never be home
I know I have no say
But please don’t take my home away
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4. |
The Storm
03:04
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Look around you
Feel the storm
As it takes hold
The tide is rising
You lash out
You lose control
(Standing all alone)
‘Cause nothing feels the same
(I can feel the storm come)
Embrace the heat
(Nowhere left to go)
Fan the flame
(Walking on my own
Wind wraps all around)
So look around you
(Like a vice it holds me)
You forget yourself
(I won’t turn around)
Now feel the shame)
(The rain is coming down)
(‘Cause)
But
This is not the way no
This is not the way
We will do
Things here
Anymore
This is not the way no
The is not the way
We will be
Around here
Anymore
So look around you
As the storm gently subsides
Survey the wreckage
And count the cost
To your shattered pride
(‘Sky is turning grey)
‘Cause nothing feels the same
(Metaphor of my mind)
Nothing feels the same
(I won’t turn away)
To you
(There’s nothing more to say)
So think hard
(Pressures really on)
Because when you’ve lost it all well
(Air so thick it chokes me)
(I can’t see the end)
What will you do?
(Better carry on ‘cause)
This is not the way no
This is not the way
We will do
Things here
Anymore
This is not the way no
The is not the way
We will be
Around here
Anymore
This is not the way no
This is not the way
We will do
Things here
Anymore
This is not the way no
The is not the way
We will be
Around here
Anymore
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5. |
Horizon
04:45
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I trace the lines on the map
One inch to a mile
The folds in the page
Lead out to the sea
And if time would allow
I'd answer when it called
If work could cease
And let me be
But these ropes they bind me
Walls confine me
I hold out my hand and reach out
Seek out the distant horizon
That's where I wanna go
If you'll meet me there
As the time slips away
The summer's almost gone
I'll wait for that moment
And I hope I won't wait long
And if chance would allow
I'd wander through the trees
Hope my path remains clear
Nothing to waylay me
But these ropes they bind me
Walls confine me
I hold out my hand and reach out
Seek out the distant horizon
That's where I wanna go
If you'll meet me there
Look there-
Where the path meets the light of the setting sun
That's where I'm heading for
Look for me there
If I only get one life
And time won't stand still
I'll make a vow
And hope you'll still be there with me
So as I reach out my hand
To the ever moving goal
I will walk this spinning globe
'cause it's where I want to go
'cause these ropes won't bind me
Won't confine me
I'll hold out my hands and reach out
Seek out the distant horizon
That's where I'm gonna go
Will you meet me there?
Look there-
Where our path meets the light of the setting sun
That's where I'm heading for
You'll find me there
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False Colours England, UK
False Colours are an award-winning duo (otherwise known as Polly and David) performing unique, intricate, 'happy/sad', rhythmic, indie, jangle folk music. Based in East Anglia, they are known throughout the live music scene of south east England for their entertaining, and unexpected, live shows, playing many of the regions best festivals- from Broadstairs to FolkEast, and everywhere in between. ... more
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