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I Became Awake

from Ongiara by Great Lake Swimmers

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I became awake
From a very dark place
A patchwork of fear
Of poorly conceived ideas
With a blister of water
The mark of working hands
Ready to catch, or cut
The senses aligned
The animal urgency
And voices picked up
Flowing over the static
Late, quiet

I became awake
Fingers are open
Eyes they are open
The firing of images
An orchestra of scribbles
The guts of an engine
The veins of a leaf
Light onto paper, exposed
A filament in a bulb
Up above or in the ground
Together we are magic
Together we are dreaming
Together we reach endlessly
The centre of a seed
So full of possibilities

I became awake
I thought I was sleeping
But I was only forming
A structure with no ceiling
With words like a runway
A cloud of a person drifting away
I was heavy, but now I am light
I was heavy, but now I am light

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from Ongiara, released March 27, 2007

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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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