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I was on the water when it began to heave
And amplify, my oars were strong
But I would not have imagined, that they’d stop making patterns
As caps of white raised and broke, I fastened to the boat

The panic overtook me, and the fear I held within
I drew a breath, and I tried to find the courage
To stand the troubled trip, ‘What have I gotten myself into’
I silently wondered, I silently asked

I thought of my family and thought of my love
I thought of my maker, and what might be above
And the cabin in the woods, that I had not yet built
And many other things that I hold dear in this world

I roared through the turmoil, and rode through the strife
I held to my oars and I clung to my life
And then when my vision began to blur
And this is what I saw, and the thought that had occurred

I saw every fish swimming fast beside me
And all kinds of leaves from all different trees
And all of the insects that circle on the earth
Birds and land animals a-reaching toward birth

And I saw my body, on a body of water
And I could see that we were the same:
Roaring and reckless, and vulnerable
In motion, and swaying, and predisposed to changing

When I opened my eyes the vision was felt
I picked up my oars and I kissed the calmness
With stronger arms I silently swept
I silently drifted, I silently wept

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from New Wild Everywhere, released April 3, 2012

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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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