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Hands to Water

from Without a Bird by Rachel Ries

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Hands to Water

My hands turn to water in the sunlight on the coast
You push a boat from shore and glide out to the sandbar

I remember you on the island in the summer when your mother was still alive
Looking after you and saving us all the time

Now your father’s somewhere on the Atlantic, tossed about and true
You know that if I had my way I’d return to you

Why does it have to be lonesome now?
Why does it have to be lonesome now?

Remember that night way out past the house, you and me curled up in the woods?
I fell asleep trying not to worry about your mom

Nobody knows a thing about growing up and letting go
Until it’s done and you just lose your hold

Why does it have to be quiet now?
Why does it have to be quiet now?

You were born on the waves
You were born to be saved
You were born on the waves
You were born to be saved
One more time, one more time
Give me one more time

My heart turns to water in the sunlight on the coast
I push a boat from shore and glide out past the sandbar

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from Without a Bird, released September 27, 2007
Rachel: vocals, acoustic, piano
Ariel: vocals, upright bass

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Rachel Ries Minneapolis, Minnesota

Rachel Ries, hailing from the prairies of middle America, crafts sly and compassionate songs for the crooked-hearted. With an electric guitar and piano; a clear voice and steady hand; she deftly pulls listeners in with disarming candor and holds them there with smart and tender poetry. ... more

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