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The Selkie's Song

from The Book Of Zephaniah by Zephaniah Stringfield

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lyrics

Well I went down to stare at the sea
And I asked the howling wind to carry all the breath from me
I fell like a fish face down in the sound
And suddenly I found that I could breathe

But the tide was as cold as a grave
And I'm in bitter mourning for our better days
I long for to hear your words soft and clear
As the slow rise and falling of the waves

So honey, won't you speak warm if you can
And give me an anchor upon which I can stand
And I'll rise from the deep to walk upon the land
If you would only lend me your hand

And darling if you refuse
If you think that this is just some colorful ruse
I'll strip to my skin and away I will swim
And leave you with nothing of use

But for a thin length of twine
I'll twist around your wrist to remember me by
And if you cast it out, throw your heart on the line
And if you're lucky honey, I will take a bite

credits

from The Book Of Zephaniah, released August 4, 2016
Zephaniah Stringfield: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Peter Oviatt: Banjo
Katie West: Upright Bass
Mike West: Mandolin, Percussion
Rachel Allai: Violin, Viola, Vocals

Thank's to JJ's music shop in Lawrence for letting us borrow the Viola!

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Zephaniah Stringfield Taos, New Mexico

If you ever get the urge to get in your car and take off without a plan, Zephaniah’s voice is your ideal traveling companion. If your date didn’t show at the bar, and you need the music to become your human connection for the night, he’s got you covered. His songs are the type you can never quite believe you are hearing for the first time, and he made them for you. ... more

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