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Into the West Lyrics by Annie Lennox

The Annie Lennox Collection

2003

[Verse 1]
Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore

Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping

[Chorus]
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home

[Post-Chorus]
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass

[Verse 2]
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say we have come now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again

And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping

[Chorus]
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home

[Outro]
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West

About “Into the West” by Annie Lennox

Read the complete lyrics to "Into the West" by Annie Lennox from the album "The Annie Lennox Collection" in 2003. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Scotland, In English, Orchestral.

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"Into the West" is credited to Annie Lennox. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Into the West" appears on "The Annie Lennox Collection" in 2003.

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