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Open Water
03:32
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Well I’m lookin’, lookin’ for open water
I’m lookin’ – lookin’ for open water
The air is just too crowded
It’s got no empty space
Tryin’ to find some grace
Well I’m lookin’, lookin’ for open water
I’m lookin’ – lookin’ for open water
My mind is getting clouded
We’re coming undone
I’m not the only one
Gunna set my sail – heading for the Son
Gunna set my sail – heading for the Son
Too many people talking
The world’s come to an end
Just around the bend
Sail – sail into the son
Hmmmm…. sail – sail into the Son
I’m lookin’ for open water
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2. |
I Hold On
05:54
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A simple but loving man
Content with rod and reel in hand
Working his labour
Quick to help his neighbour
But far beyond his control
His life was taken on the road
And ever since she was a kid
Her life was carried on the wind
Betrayed by her father
Unworthy of another
And far beyond her control
Her life was taken on the road
So much of what they were building
Will burn up in the fire
But they held on through the willin’
They held on to the words of life
She was just a child of nine
When she started to decline
Taught to trade favours
With no one to save her
Now she can’t drown the memory
Keeps coming back in her sleep
So she learned to walk away
And chose to play it safe
Gain their acceptance
Dare not take a chance
But she can’t find her identity
To find her place back in the stream
Well I’ve got no rod and reel in hand
Next to the lake where I stand
I cast my bread on water
Live my life as fodder
To love all in my space
To live my life as grace
And I’ve worked hard my labour
To help my neighbour
But ever since I was a kid
My life’s been carried on the wind
Far beyond my control
Life will be taken down the road
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3. |
Snow in Summer
03:45
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I’m not the man I want to be
I’ve got no chance ‘til eternity
15-over but always short
Easy to hurt but hard at war
I hold her hand but make her cry
Can’t even remember the reason why
I build my bridges by diggin’ in
I start to give up but
That’s where I begin
It’s like snow in summer
Like snow in summer
Been here many times before
On my knees behind a closed door
I start to speak but
Don’t know what to pray
I’m hoping to find
A better way
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Well I tried to start a conversation
But I ain’t ready for a fight
Well I tried to start a conversation
But I ain’t ready for a fight
Goin’ polar is getting older
With all this left and right
Well I tried to find a small room
Oh, to meet you on line
Yeah, I tried to find a small room
Oh, to meet you on line
But people started joining in
And jammin’ up my mind
Well I’d like to get to know you
The soul within the clay
Well I’d like to get to know you
The soul within the clay
But this chatter’s just not workin’
Got to find another way
Find another way!
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You can sense it in the mornin’
As you turn the coffee on
It comes without a warning
When all you feel is numb\
And you’re lookin’ for the meaning
In all you’ve done
Hope rides on the horizon
You can feel it when you’re drivin’
Just waiting at the light
It’s just like you’re surviving
When there’s no change in sight\
Going through the motions
You gotta be the one
Hope rides on the horizon
Hope rides on the horizon
You can see it at nightfall
When you’re alone in the dark
When there’s no one else to call
To relieve your aching heart\
In humble submission
Where the rest finally comes
You’ll find that
Hope rides on the horizon
Hope rides on the horizon
Hope rides on the horizon
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6. |
Ride to Remember
05:31
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Some have fallen and lay beneath the ground
Some are hurtin’ as the battle rages on
Face our demons – leave no one behind
Sharing the burden as we form the double line
We saddle up - head into the wind
There’ll laughter off and on again
There’s joy in living, We see it in the eyes
This pain that we’re feeling only proves that we’re alive
We ride to remember
We ride to honour
We ride to remember
We ride….to celebrate life / we ride /
Not every day is trial not every day is rain
We’re sure to see that sun come round again
The hill’s a challenge that breaks up the line
But give us one more gear and we’ll make it there with time
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7. |
Someone Paid the Piper
03:08
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Someone paid the piper
We all sang along
Someone paid the piper
We all sang along
We’ve forgotten why we’re singing
We’re lost in the song
I think I’ve lost some value
Misled by silver’s wage
I think I’ve lost some value
Misled by silver’s wage
30-piece from yesterday
It’s heavier but not worth the same
Not worth the same
Once I took the long road
It’s been hard to turn around
Once I took the long road
It’s been hard to turn around
Sun rises, sets again
Da capa, al coda, al fine
Someone paid the piper
Someone paid the piper
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8. |
Breathing Again
03:50
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Held my breath and count to ten
But I could never know when
Looked to the sky looked to the sea
For a voice to comfort me
Oh –
Couldn’t do it all alone
The road home was unknown
To lift a hand or work a plan
Couldn’t change who I am
Oh –
The rain falls to bring new life
But it can feel like drowning
Couldn’t speak as I began to climb
To the top of the mountain
Now grace – sweet grace
Has me breathing again
Oh the thunder can be violent
But still lost in the silence]
The storm’s disorienting
The wind tormenting
Oh –
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Stupid
04:02
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Feeling discouraged, passion’s drained
Seems like the whole world’s going crazy
Am I stupid, am I stupid
Am I stupid or is this faith?
He said she said it’s gunna end
You say they say you never can pretend
But I can’t sail this double mind
Gotta choose one and leave one behind
Hanging on words, promises made
Holdin’ my sword, no need to be afraid
Am I stupid, am I stupid
Am I stupid or is this faith?
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10. |
Two Left Feet
03:20
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Two Left Feet (3:16)
My baby likes to dance
She’ll do it every chance
She gets - You bet
My foot starts tappin’ to the beat
And I try to join but I got
Two left feet
Two-step and polka is all I got
I bust out the moves and I a hot
Mess - I guess
Well it lights her up that’s real neat
But I try to join and I got
Two left feet
She and the sisters are out on the floor
It’s late at night but she’s going for more
Can’t stop – gunna drop
She’s waving her finger and calling me
I try to join but I got
Two left feet
My baby likes to dance
She’ll do it every chance
She gets - You bet
I like to help her every way I can
So I’ll be here with the band!
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11. |
Let it Rain
04:17
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The sun is burning, searing the land, turning fertile soil into grains of sand – the fescue is unattended, brown and kindling dry, ready for the match to ignite flames that light the sky.
Let it Rain – let it rain, send the shower to revive this land again, a flood of love will uncover, compassion for our brother.
Seasons of drought have added to the plight, primed the cannon’s barrel, readied for a fight, but win, lose, or draw there is nothing to be gained, by burning up the fields,
instead of harvesting the grain.
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David E White Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canadian blues-rock solo artist.
Open Water is David E White's 5th album, following a 10-
year hiatus from music. Open Water is the place of self-discovery, moving beyond fear and doubt to live with resilience. This album - and my life - has been powered by grace.
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