Kite Strings

from Down to the Earth by Rebecca Clamp, Hans Wessels

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I know what you'd say
But aren't here to say it
They tell me that you're in me now
But I don't always recognise the you in them
And besides
I can't hear your voice
On the end of the line
Saying my name
With joy and surprise

I wade into the sea for you
Someone should feel
The water's cool on this beautiful day
Memories tug at my hands like kite strings
If I whisper the right words maybe they'll fly

I know what you'd say
But you aren't here to say it
There's a tiger in your garden
And a whole orchestra in your living room
And as I wake
I feel your finger tips on my shoulder
So much impossibility
I don't know what to do

I don't know what to do
I don't know what to do

I know what you'd say
But you aren't here to say it
I hear you softly sighing
Reminding me it was your time
And telling me to watch out
For those puffy little clouds
Cos that's you and Barbara
In heaven, getting high

I wade into the sea for you
Someone should feel
The water's cool on this beautiful day
Memories tug at my hands like kite strings
If I whisper the right words maybe they'll fly

I know what you'd say
But you aren't here to say it
They tell me that you're in me now
But I don't always recognise the you in them
And besides, I can't hear your voice
On the end of the line
On the end of the line

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from Down to the Earth, released December 3, 2022
Music by Hans Wessels
Lyrics by Rebecca Clamp
Arranged, recorded, and mixed by Hans Wessels
Mastered by Matti Keltanen

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