Living Waters from Atlas by Deborah Rose
This song opens with a few lines from A. E. Housman’s ‘A Shropshire Lad’ and is an ode to my favourite river, the River Teme
— echoing the promise: “Rivers of living water shall flow from within”. (John 7:38)
Tracklist
| 11. | Living Waters | 2:27 |
Lyrics
Living Waters
In valleys of springs of rivers
By Ony and Teme and Clun
The country for easy livers
The quietest under the sun
Kingfishers and sandpipers
Dippers and wagtails too
Watermills and weirs
I am following you
For you sure bring me solace
You bring me peace
You hold the promise of
Living Waters, beloved Teme
Borderlands and crossing places
Knighton, Clee, Ludlow
All across the breathing spaces
All summer and winter long
Otters and herons rest there
By willow trees at night
Mortimer forest lines her
And I’ll go climbing Jack one more time
For you sure bring me solace
You bring me peace
You hold the promise of
Living Waters, beloved Teme
My beloved Teme
(Rose)
Credits
Deborah Rose - lead vocals, backing vocals, co-production;
Jeremy Jameson - production/mixing.
License
All rights reserved.
Deborah Rose is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Wales. She has performed internationally across the USA, UK, and Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Africa. Her Celtic inspired music is emotive, ethereal, and from the heart. She has toured with folk legends Judy Collins, Ralph Mctell, American Songwriter Jimmy Webb, and author and activist Marianne Williamson.