Name: The Valley (Single)
Duration: P00H03M22S
Description: A song inspired by the mystical experiences and wisdom of desert fathers and old testament prophets...

The Valley (Single)

by Long For The Coast

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A song inspired by the mystical experiences and wisdom of desert fathers and old testament prophets...

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The Valley

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You took on the shape of a bear
To chase the snakes from the garden
And you'd swear, cold stare, and without a shiver
That the valley is but a shadow of death
That the valley is but a shadow of death

And they'd say go play in the forest
In the treehouse your grandfather made
And in the place between the city and the silence
El Shaddai be my rest, bless my shame
Oh bless my shame

And as you walk, as you walk, though the valley
On ancient paths, mountains high, and rivers wide
Desert roads that don't go where you thought they might
Where is my trust, Lord, take my pride
Oh the places that we hide

Son take off that crown of oblivion
And put on your rightful robes
For there are many rooms in the healer's house
Bring your wounds, bring your scars, bring your doubts
Bring your wounds, bring your scars, bring your doubts

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released February 14, 2017
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Forest Child Music
Published by PAK JÖI
Thanks also to Stian for lending us your musical abilities

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Long For The Coast Totnes, UK

Long For the Coast is the ever-evolving musical alias of British singer-songwriter, Jamie Gould. Often backed by an inter- changeable line-up of friends and family, he sings personal stories about humanness, spirituality and his love for music sub-cultures. LFTC have been described as honest, endearing and fiercely hopeful; alternative indie-folk with a subtle undercurrent of punk-rock heritage. ... more

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