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Desert Owl Lyrics by Holly Arrowsmith

For the Weary Traveller

2015

[Verse 1]
I walk a lonely road
There’s a junction up ahead
I’ve got no job, no home
Nearly all my money’s spent
I came for a resolution
A certain answer clear
But it ain’t what I need
And I will not find it here
Painting circles in the empty sky
The vultures cry, "You’re dead!"
Snakes whisper "Rest a while"
"Lay down your weary head"
[Chorus]
Then the red sun bursts on the mountain high
Spills like blood down the valley dry
Peace like a river extend to me and carry my feet on by
No brother before me or behind
My mind is worn and my body’s tired
Peace like a river extend to me and carry my feet on by
[Verse 2]
I am a desert owl
An owl among the ruins
Looking on, with wisdom and with sorrow
In the words of a great man
"This world is dying and it’s hardly been born"
So I, sing to serve the ones who search beyond the shadows
The shadows
[Chorus]
The red sun bursts on the mountain high
Spills like blood down the valley dry
Peace like a river extend to me and carry my feet on by
No brother before me or behind
My mind is worn and my body’s tired
Peace like a river extend to me and carry my feet on by
Carry my feet on, carry my feet on by
Peace like a river won't you carry my feet on by
Peace like a river, carry my feet on by
Oh peace like a river carry my feet on by
Credits
Holly Arrowsmith

Holly Arrowsmith

About “Desert Owl” by Holly Arrowsmith

Read the complete lyrics to "Desert Owl" by Holly Arrowsmith from the album "For the Weary Traveller" in 2015. 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 Americana, Aa (Check Description), Folk.

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"Desert Owl" is credited to Holly Arrowsmith. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Desert Owl" appears on "For the Weary Traveller" in 2015.

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