Music and Lyric by John Harris. Produced by Lee Buddle. Arrangement Ian Lilburne and Lee Buddle
lyrics
BRIDGES
(JOHN HARRIS)
A bridge is a crossing to the same end
It's people to people and then back again
A bridge gives a city its sense of pride
Be it over the Mekong or over the Clyde
Bridges are stone wooden or steel
To bear the great weight of the boot and the wheel
A bridge in a battle is worth fighting for
A bridge is a prize in peace and in war
A bridge is a river over the sky
A bridge is a river o’er the sky
A bridge is a place where you take a fall
When there's no one to turn to―no one at all
A bridge has a side hidden from light
The homeless find shelter under its flight
CHORUS
Bridges and lovers are deeply entwined
They’re seen on the bridge o’ the river that winds
A bridge is an excellent place to be kissed
The crossing alone your lover you'll miss
CHORUS
As we travel the roads and rails of our time
We come to a bridge at the end of the line
A bridge that will take you to the unknown
Every woman and man must cross it alone
MUSIC + LYRIC: John Harris
credits
from Mystery of the Rose,
track released January 13, 2021
Ian Lilburne - drop tuned Spanish guitar and voice
Sam Ray - voice and srutti box (Irish drone)
Tristen Parr - distressed cello
Steve Richter - bodhran drum and tambourine
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