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The Great Bear

from A Forest Of Arms by Great Lake Swimmers

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A weightless breath, the air alive
Swords of water cutting the sides, through half-closed eyes
A marble curtain floating down
Swimming into fishes mouths, and waving through

In the call of the wind
In the ways of the sea
You won’t believe
What’s out there
Tracing the great green pathways

A forest of arms turning into fins
With ancient veins on granite chins
An avian song fills the air with notes, diving in
Hard edges green with newly grown coats

Where do we draw the lines
And put this on the line
Where do we draw the line
And stray so far with these designs

The night water’s deep and kissing the land
Luminous and green, from magic hands
As if it springs up and is born from inside
But the real spell surrounds transcendent and wild

In the call of the wind
In the ways of the sea
In the lungs of the land
In the lines of the streams
You wont believe
What’s out there
Tracing the great green pathways

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from A Forest Of Arms, released April 21, 2015

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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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