Fartherest Shore Lyrics - David Wilcox

from Big Horizon 

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We were there in the woods by the water 

We left our packs up against that willow tree 

We dove right in, keeping just what we were born with 

Our Memories, Knowledge and Dreams 

As I swam away from our possessions 

I imagined that they were gone forever more 

And for once I was glad that all I treasured 

Would still be with me as I reached other shore. 

So...Let me dive into the water, 

Leave behind all that I've worked for 

Except what I remember and believe 

and when I stand on the farthest shore 

I will have all I need 

After the blaze burned our cabin down to ashes 

Where we'd slept warm, now the sky lets in the rain 

I found the strings, frets and rusted latches 

But I will never hear that old guitar again 

These four walls are only in my memory 

Where these stone steps rise to nothing in the air 

So one last look and I'm headed for the river 

To wash my hands and try to say this prayer 

So...Let me dive into the water, 

Leave behind all that I've worked for 

Except what I remember and believe 

and when I stand on the farthest shore 

I will have all I need 

When my time to live this life is over 

I'll tip my hat when I think about that swim 

And of all the things that make a life worth living 

That only come to those who dive right in 

So...Let me dive into the water, 

Leave behind all that I've worked for 

Except what I remember and believe 

and when I stand on the farthest shore 

I will have all I need 

All I need..... 

Let me dive into the water... 

It's all I need.... 

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