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The Great Exhale (Live 2019​-​10​-​03)

from Live In Ottawa At The 27 Club 2019​-​10​-​03 by Great Lake Swimmers

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Look at the names carved into the rocks
Look at the days when they were lit up
Brush of my hand and I feel their age
Years of radiance, years of rain

And the world stops spinning when you stop spinning
And sighs when you sigh, when you sigh

I’m coming home so leave the light on for me
I’m drawing over the luminous veil
And when I get in I will see you all there
I’m drawing on the great exhale

Uncertain ground, so I walk lightly
Translating names of lost families
Some body’s sleeping that you should not wake
Drifting whispers over damp clay

And the world stops spinning when you stop spinning
And sighs when you sigh, when you sigh

I’m coming home so leave the light on for me
I’m drawing over the luminous veil
And when I get in I will see you all there
I’m drawing on the great exhale

Wide open spaces, been asleep a long time
Coming up like old teeth, punctuating places

I’m coming home so leave the light on for me
I’m drawing over the luminous veil
And when I get in I will see you all there
I’m drawing on the great exhale
I’m soaring in on the great exhale

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from Live In Ottawa At The 27 Club 2019​-​10​-​03, track released May 1, 2020

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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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