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Words For a Drowning Man

from As the Land Loves the Sea by Greyhands

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What do you say to a man who is drowning
Out beyond the reach of your arms?
If you jump in too he will drag you down with him
You can save yourself but not keep him from harm
Oh what do you say to a man who is drowning?
A sinister thought plaguing your mind
Your blood running cold as the words leave your body
They seem to cruel to ever be so kind
You hear your voice say:
Open your mouth
Open your throat
Open your lungs
Let it flood in, let it flood in
Open your head
Open your chest
Open your skin
Let it flood in, let it flood in
Do we fear death more
Than the pain that comes before?
His time is up, let him go,
Let him just
Open his mouth
Open his throat
Open his lungs
Let it flood in, let it flood in,
Let it flood
What do you say to a man who is drowning
When to his death he is resolved?
Say what you can, try to help ease his passing
And hope someday you can be absolved

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from As the Land Loves the Sea, released May 29, 2020

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Greyhands Adelaide, Australia

Greyhands is the acoustic project of Adelaide artist JC Finlay. Taking influence from Death Cab For Cutie, Radiohead, Animal Collective, and Leonard Cohen, Greyhands seeks to create unique acoustic music that is both raw and emotionally honest.

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