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Lighthouse
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A song equally informed by the poetry of John Donne and Scottish maritime music. Featuring hammered dulcimer, acoustic guitar, and flute.
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Rob plays things with strings and makes sounds with his voice. Eshinee plays things she can hit with her hands and sings. They both write songs, inspired by eve
Misses and Mystery is the songwriting/performing partnership of Rob Veith (vocals, guitar, bass, and programming) and Eshinee Smallwood (vocals, percussion, and keyboards). They have performed together as part of other bands and have released three albums independently. Diverse in their musical influences and erudite in their songwriting, a typical Misses and Mystery album features a mix of traditional folk, psychedelic rock, and jazzy improvisation.
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #217
Peak in subgenre #37
Author
Rob Veith
Rights
2002
Uploaded
February 02, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 6.7 MB • 128 kbps • 7:16
Lyrics
Like separate feet of the same compass,
I revolve around you.
You were the light shining through the storm;
I followed the moon to you.
You, you were like starlight.
You, much like the moon shone
while I was fighting the hail.
Oh, Lord, I can't make it alone.

CHORUS:
Lord I can't make it alone.
I'll never make it alone.
I spent a whole life searching for a home and I'll never make it,
never make it alone.

I don't know what it is,
standing out there
while my ship stands anchored to a dream.
Swells rock my hull
like thunder and I'm aware
the wind through my sails screams.
You, you are the lighthouse,
shining through hail and smoke.
I was the captain;
now I'm turning about.
I'll never make it alone.
(chorus)

I've trusted in silver,
in less bright of lights,
less bright than the brightness of suns.
The people in darkness have seen a great light
and the harbor isn't so far.
You walked on the water,
beckoning ships to come in
out of the storm and the brine of this sea
to a place where the real life begins.
(chorus)

And like separate feet
of the same compass,
now I revolve around you.
You were the light shining through the storm;
I followed the moon to you.
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