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Changing Colours (Live at the Redeemer, 4​/​14​/​2007)

from Live At The Redeemer 2007 by Great Lake Swimmers

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Recorded live at the Church of the Redeemer in Toronto, Ontario, April 14, 2007. From the album 'Ongiara' (2007).

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You look at me with uncertainty
You look at me with urgency
You look at me with a fear in your eyes
Like you’re about to fall away

But don’t be afraid to change your colours now
I’ve known you all summer, and you rose above it all
I see you hesitate to fall now
But it’s a pretty good view from down here, too

And when the wind takes you, it takes me, too
When you change colours, I change mine, too
Try not to think, and I will try, to
When you let go, I will let go, too

I knew you when you were green and strong
You were like a feather on a wing, so long
You know I will miss you when you are gone
But don’t be afraid if you just can’t hang on

‘Cause when the wind takes you, it takes me, too
When you change colours, I change mine, too
Try not to think and I will try, too
And when you let go, I will let go, too

The cold air is pushing hard on you
I know what you’re saying; I can feel it, too
You’ll go through changes, and I’ll go through them too
Don’t be afraid now, don’t be afraid

‘Cause when the wind takes you, it takes me, too
When you change colours, I change mine, too
Try not to think and I will try, too
And when you let go, I will let go, too

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from Live At The Redeemer 2007, released May 7, 2021
Tony Dekker (vocals, guitar)
Erik Arnesen (guitar)
Colin Huebert (drums)
Mike Overton (upright bass)
Basia Bulat (backing vocals)
Owen Pallett (violin)
Bob Egan (pedal steel)

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Great Lake Swimmers Toronto, Ontario

Tony Dekker’s music spans two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of Great Lake Swimmers. Over eight albums, multiple EPs, live shows and reissues, the Toronto-based group with a revolving cast of players has established itself as a beloved indie folk act in their native Canada and beyond. Great Lake Swimmers was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize and nominated twice for the Juno Awards. ... more

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