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Out of the forest
06:08
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Now the forest, lies behind me
The darkness is in the past
Back now into the warm daylight
Following the path, that lies before me
The way ahead like a new day dawn’s
A spring enters in my step
out On the road again
The goal lies some way ahead
Chorus
Ever onwards towards my goal
Ready for whatever lies ahead
Ready for what lies ahead
Ready for what lies ahead
Wind blows, the leaves, rustle
Reminds me of what I seek
Strides lengthen, taking me closer
Closer to that I seek
No people, have I seen
No sounds, nothing to disturb the peace
Why? Doubts begin to cloud
The clear horizon
Chorus
Bridge
Now the forest, lies behind me
The darkness is in the past
Back now into the warm daylight
Following the path, that lies before me
Wind blows, the leaves they rustle
Reminds me of what I seek
Strides lengthen, taking me closer
Closer to that I seek
Closer to that I seek
Chorus
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The castle (sancuary)
05:36
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The castle looms out of the mist
Dull and grey, the doors closed
No welcome is apparent
Is there anybody there?
The traveller approaches gently
He raises his hand, knocks on the door
Echo rumbles around and around
He waits and hopes
Chorus
Sanctuary, is all that I seek
Sanctuary, from all the lurks in the night
Sanctuary, and the welcoming warmth of a fire
Sanctuary, is all that I seek
The door opens a bit
A hand beckoning
Beckoning him to come hither
Into the dark inner sanctum
I shake my head, my eyes adjust
To the riot of colour that greets
The warmth, the smells, assault my senses
The shadows begin to arise
Chorus
The guests rise and greet their guest
Their arms open wide joy of meeting
A traveller from afar
Love for those who travel the road
Love for those who travel the road
Sanctuary, is what I have found
Sanctuary, from all the lurks in the night
Sanctuary, and the welcoming warmth of a fire
Sanctuary, is all what I have got
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Surprise
03:37
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Surprise, Imagination has no bounds
Ranging both near and far
No-one knows where the paths lead
No-one, No-one
Travel to places, you've never seen
Doing things, you've never done
Having fun, enjoying the escape
All from the boring reality
Travel to places, you've never seen
Doing things, you've never done
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The urge
05:32
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The urge grows stronger
As the days grow longer
Peace and joy are al well and good
The feet grow itchy
The time has come
Has come to move on, move on
Chorus
Why do I have to do this quest
The relentless words in my head
It’s driving me insane
Incessant urge for this quest
The urge grows stronger
As the days grow longer
Time to say goodbye
Time to move on
The inner voice cries
The goal is far away
And time is short
Chorus
The urge grows stronger
As the days grow longer
Hard to break the spell
Hard to face, being alone
Incessantly, the drive gnaws away
The last remaining defences
Chorus
The urge grows stronger
As the days grow longer
The face wells
Goodbye to friends
It's time to go
Time to head for the goal
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Over the mountains
04:39
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The road gets harder
As it winds it's way
Heading for the gap
in the high mountains
The Traveller’s weary
From his long trek
as he climbs, the pass
The air is colder now
Chorus
What lies on the other side?
Is the grass greener?
What will be there?
Don’t Really Know
Don’t Really Know
I have reached the summit
Is this my goal?
No, I don't think so
Onwards I must go
Down into the valley below
The air is nice and warm
Makes the Traveller happy
As he plods along
Chorus
Bridge
People wave as they pass me by
Friendly words are exchanged
stop at a crystal clear burn
The water soothes my throat
Then it is back on my way
Trudging endlessly
Thinking about the quest
And why I am here
Chorus
The road is getting harder again
As it winds it’s way
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Alice Brown Inverness, UK
Alice writes and performs all her own songs known for her use of a 12 string guitar. While she learnt to play at school, it has been in the last few years that she took her music to a wider audience.
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