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Only Forward Lyrics by Idealism

Distant, Quiet Waters (Inspired by ‘The Outlaw Ocean’ a Book by Ian Urbina)

2020

[Instrumental]

[Vocal: Orson Welles]

The quotation is from an ancient roman play by Seneca

“An age shall come after many years when the ocean will lose
The chain of things and a huge land lie revealed.”

The old book in Seville, the old lines lines
Are followed by this one: "My father fulfilled this prophecy. When October 12th in the year of our Lord 1492.”

Today is October 12, 1942. This is our birthday. This broadcast is part of the celebration it comes to you in the principal American
Languages. And you're hearing it in every country of our hemisphere. Happy birthday everybody!

[Instrumental]

[Vocal: Orson Welles]

The great, and the anonymous, the conquistadors, the priests, the prospectors, the traders, the trappers, the Bandeirantes, the leatherstockings. Every man of them will move forward valiantly into any part of the uncharted darkness of our new world is a discoverer of America

Maybe the unknown can only be explored by men of no imagination; but I think you need imagination to make a try. It can’t have been pleasant—that first crossing. Somebody once said that adventure is an attitude taken toward discomfort. Imagine the first day of that first Atlantic adventure

[Instrumental]
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About “Only Forward” by Idealism

Read the complete lyrics to "Only Forward" by Idealism from the album "Distant, Quiet Waters (Inspired by ‘The Outlaw Ocean’ a Book by Ian Urbina)" in 2020. 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 Pop, Lo-Fi.

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"Only Forward" is credited to Idealism. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Only Forward" appears on "Distant, Quiet Waters (Inspired by ‘The Outlaw Ocean’ a Book by Ian Urbina)" in 2020.

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