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Boats Lyrics by Dan Sultan

Dan Sultan

2023

Along the eastern front
Where the ocean meets the trees
They say the town has fallen
Fallen to its knees
When dawn brings dusk
And blood red dust
Tell me when to hold them down
Put the boats in the water
And the children on our shoulders
For all the sons and daughters
They're sending in the soldiers
Safer than the ground
Skin burns as we drown

And it’s all on fire
It's all on fire

And if all we know is the sand in our toes and a picture of home
Through thesе salty eyes we'rе saying goodbye to all that we know
And if all that’s left is a flame in our chest and a cinder of hope
It's all on fire

From the western shore
Blown onto the land
Calls out for more
It beggars and demands
Desert wind brings changes
Making different plans
Tell me when you hear the sound

And it's all on fire
It's all on fire

And if all we know is the sand in our toes and a picture of home
Through these salty eyes we're saying goodbye to all that we know
And if all that's left is a flame in our chest and a cinder of hope
It's all on fire

Put the boats in the water and the children on our shoulders
Put the boats in the water
Put the boats in the water and the children on our shoulders

And if all we know the sand in our toes and a picture of home
Through these salty eyes we're saying goodbye to all that we know
And if all that’s left is a flame in our chest and a cinder of hope
It’s all on fire

Put the boats in the water and the children on our shoulders
Put the boats in the water and the children on our shoulders
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Dan Sultan

Dan Sultan

About “Boats” by Dan Sultan

Read the complete lyrics to "Boats" by Dan Sultan from the album "Dan Sultan" in 2023. 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 Australia, Rock.

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"Boats" is credited to Dan Sultan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Boats" appears on "Dan Sultan" in 2023.

Visit the Dan Sultan artist page at /artist/dan-sultan for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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