Water Song – A Lyric That Won't Let Go
Some song lyrics just won't leave you alone. Words so poetic, so profound, and so vivid that you find yourself reading them over and over – regardless of what the music sounds like. "Water Song" by The Incredible String Band is exactly that kind of lyric. Brilliant. Simply and utterly brilliant. The words flow like the very water they celebrate. As for the music itself? Well, personally, it's a bit of a screech in the ears for me. But the lyrics? Those are timeless.
Water water see the water flow
Glancing dancing see the water flow
Oh wizard of changes water water water
Dark or silvery mother of life
Water water holy mystery heavens daughter
God made a song when the world was new
Waters laughter sings it is true
Oh, wizard of changes, teach me the lesson of flowing
"Water Song" is by the legendary folk and psychedelic band The Incredible String Band. You can listen to the song on YouTube – if screeching is your thing. 😄
