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The Animals Of The World

from Great Lake Swimmers by Great Lake Swimmers

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Watching the night animal, bellying close to the ground
I was walking in the dark, it was following some feral scent
Like I was, crossing the road, like I was
Following those streets to their destinations

And the animals of the world
And the animals of the world
Find theirs

And when the wind stops, we all stop, and we are silent
And in the end, we all will bend, we will break away

From the outset, we are moths around a porch-light
We’re coloured in jars, or pinned to a wall
Dried out and displayed, tired out and dismayed
From riding on the winds, or biding the tides
Riding the winds, or biding the tides

Flying with the sun or perched in a row
I was at the window sill
They were unaware, like I was
A moment there, and then gone, like I was
Looking for a place to rest

And the animals of the world
And the animals of the world
Find theirs

And when the wind stops, we all stop, and we are silent
And in the end, we all will bend, we will break away

From the outset, we are moths around a porch-light
We’re coloured in jars, or pinned to a wall
Dried out and displayed, tired out and dismayed
From riding on the wheels, or biding the streets
Riding the wheels, or biding the streets

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from Great Lake Swimmers, released March 6, 2003

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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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