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The Boatman

from Songs to the Dust by Ian David Green

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I am the boatman
You will find me at some kind of crossing
Thinking of some other you
Some other me, some story we were lost in

Oh if you think you'll find the time
Maybe we could sit and talk awhile

I am the boatman
Watching every not to be tomorrow
Some other you, some other me
Some other path we did not see or follow

I am the boatman
Slow the waves that lap against my slumber
Floating in the reeds
Where I behold the vines that hold me under

But if there ever comes a time
The river that you face is far too wide
Oh come and find me by the waterline
I will row you to the other side
I will row you to the other side

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from Songs to the Dust, released October 6, 2023

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Ian David Green London, UK

A singer, songwriter and composer from Liverpool, Ian's influences range from folk greats like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison to more contemporary folk / indie / Americana artists such as Damien Jurado, Phosphorescent and Iron & Wine.

With a gift for rich, compelling storytelling and layered lyricism, Ian builds his songs with carefully crafted, evocative and striking language.
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