Woodland Wandering

by @rocketgrrrl

Woodland Wandering
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Liner Notes

#folk #girlwithpiano #nature #queer

Sometimes I don't really start with a prompt. Sometimes a walk after a rain is all it takes.

Lyrics

Woodland Wandering
Jemma Kline

Gentle drumming on the ground,
Raindrops at my feet.
Pick the berries that I’ve found,
Taste them, bittersweet.

Woodland wandering,
In the first light.
Woodbines woven,
Strong and tight.
Woodland wandering,
By the lakeside,
Willows watching,
As I cry.

Crows are watching, keeping guard,
Till they soar away.
Flowers opened in the dark,
Hiding through the day.

Woodland wandering,
In the first light.
Woodbines woven,
Strong and tight.
Woodland wandering,
By the lakeside,
Willows watching,
As I cry.

Now my tears are softly falling with the rhythm of my soul,
And I’ll taste both joy and sorrow through the years.
For I chose to fly away from all the lies that I’d been told,
And my colors show the truth that others fear.

Woodland wandering,
In the first light.
Woodbines woven,
Strong and tight.
Woodland wandering,
By the lakeside,
Willows watching,
As I cry.

Comments

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The song feels as if it's walking a fine line between peace and upset, the natural world and tears.

The end of the chorus is an interesting image: the willows aren't explicitly weeping. I wonder if they are unsympathetic or perhaps taking notes.
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Oh my gosh. This first line is GORGEOUS. Your lyrics are so visceral. I could hear Haley Westenra or Celtic Woman doing a version of this. It has a classic, reverent feeling. "And my colors show the truth that others fear," WOW. What a journey this song is! Thank you so much for writing such a great piece and sharing it with us!
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Beautiful opening -- sort of crashing into the music and quickly settling into something deep but peaceful. I had to look up woodbine. That's a nice image.
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Beautiful! I love all the imagery & alliteration in the lyrics. The wandering piano accompaniment suits the song so well. Such a lovely message, beautifully delivered! Wonderful work!
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