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A Pocketful of Stones Lyrics by David Gilmour

On an Island

2006

He's sending stones skimming and flying
Circles spinning out his time
Though the earth is dying his head is in the stars
Chances are this spark's a lifetime
Out of touch he'll live in wonder
Won't lose sleep he'll just pretend
In his world he won't go under
Turns without him till the end
Rivers run dry but there's no line on his brow
Says he doesn't care who's saved
It's just the dice you roll, the here and now
And he's not guilty or afraid
One day he'll slip away
Cool water flowing all around
In the river and on the ground
Leave a pocketful of stones and not believe in other lives
Until then he'll live in wonder
He won't fight or comprehend
In his world he won't go under
Turns without him till the end
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David Gilmour

David Gilmour

About “A Pocketful of Stones” by David Gilmour

Read the complete lyrics to "A Pocketful of Stones" by David Gilmour from the album "On an Island" in 2006. 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 Ambient, Progressive Rock, Rock.

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"A Pocketful of Stones" is credited to David Gilmour. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Pocketful of Stones" appears on "On an Island" in 2006.

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