Northern tide Well I remember the smiles and the rosy glow, with a heart much fonder than you'll ever know. And a song on your lips, now tell me, how did it go? was it only forty years ago? And I still recall those shining days, When we'd laugh and sing the night away. Where a song could fly, or bring a tear to your eye, and drift away on the Northern tide. And I guess it was another planet. In another time and space. But I close my eyes and I can still, recall your smiling face. And an uncle played on a steel guitar, there were fingers nimble, there were voices raw. And the children waiting 'teen longing and fear, waiting for their turn to sing. And I still recall those golden days, How we'd laugh and sing the night away. Where a song could fly, or bring a tear to your eye, and drift away on the Northern tide. And the kids in the kitchen with the Babycham. "would you like another drink?" "I think I'll have just one." But the party never started till grandma was made, an Avocaat and lemonade. And I guess it was another planet. In another time and space. But I close my eyes and I can still, recall your smiling face. And if I'd known what I know then I would have resisted. Can you tell me how we got so bitter and twisted, Can you tell me how we learned to get so offended? Was it only forty years ago? And I still recall those golden days, How we'd laugh and sing the night away. Where a song could fly, or bring a tear to your eye, and drift away on the Northern tide. and drift away on the Northern tide. and drift away on the Northern tide.

So once a year you return to the old place. And the old gang will welcome you home. But nobody's indispensable, baby. And the fact is, they've moved on. So you replay the old expectations. As you step dow from the train. But no matter how it played in your mind's eye. Things can never, they an never be the same. And Now then how're you doing? And Now then, How've yo been. And Now then, are you coming home, you been away so long, and I'm not that strong, and I'm missing you, I'm missing you, our kid. And the ones that you loved and you longed for. Have grown apart or gone their separate ways. But I guess it's indisputable baby. It's time to kiss goodbye to the olden days. And so you walk down the alleys you once knew. To the places that you loved like a song. But no-one you'll see will recognise you. Or even understand how much you once belonged. And Now then how're you doing? And Now then, How've yo been. And Now then, are you coming home, you been away so long, and I'm not that strong, and I'm missing you, I'm missing you, our kid So once a year these broken souls Will return to where they had it all. They'll soon look at the clock and smile and say "Well I guess it's time to go." And all the ones that you once knew as giants. You'll see the love that's in their eyes. And you'll catch yourself before you fall. And you'll watch all of those memories wave "Goodbye". And Now then how're you doing? And Now then, How've yo been. And Now then, are you coming home, you been away so long, and I'm not that strong, and I'm missing you, I'm missing you, our kid

Little consolation for the child in need. Stranger in a strange land. Of the refugee creed. Carry something special There can be no denial. Though your back and soul are raw, and every step a new trial. Take this fascination take this precious load. Take this dedication, take this Take this endless road. Every heart is hardened, every door is sealed. But you carry something special Soon to be revealed. I saw the skies on fire, I saw the towers burning. I saw the people flee the ruined gates of Eden. I saw the angels fall in flames and truth defiled. And I saw all of this through the eyes of a child. Every body tells me, worthless I may be. But deep inside a carry, the seeds of destiny. Each must face their own trial. Each must learn to see. That they carry someone special and in this way they are free. Take my desperation, Take my empty prayer. Take my own salvations, here's the load I bear. Every face a stranger, every hope denied. But I carry something special, to prevail and inspire. I saw the skies on fire, I saw the towers burning. I saw the people flee the ruined gates of Eden. I saw the angels fall in flames and truth defiled. And I saw all of this through the eyes of a child. If I should falter, would the heavens judge me so? I'm just a vessel into which they poured the means to save your soul. And if I shoulder, this burden, for the rest of time. Would you spare a thought for just one moment when The Universe was mine... you may be an angel. scribe, or pharisee. Lord or slave or harlot. Fool or refugee. But you carry something special. In truth that's all you can be. You can become the prophet. or the prophecy. Every word they utter. Every prayer they say. They all repeat the same thing, and at my feet they lay. Carry someone special though the road is long. Carry someone special for to you they belong. I saw the skies on fire, I saw the towers burning. I saw the people flee the ruined gates of Eden. I saw the angels fall in flames and truth defiled. And I saw all of this through the eyes of a child. And I saw all of this through the eyes of a child. And I saw all of this through the eyes of a child. And I saw all of this through the eyes of a child. And I saw all of this through the eyes of a child.