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Big Sur Lyrics by Jack Johnson

All the Light Above It Too

2017

[Verse 1]
Behind the wheel against the road
Next to you, the central coast
The central thought within my mind
Is how to stay within these lines
But still be free
Beneath the ground the giants sleep
And maybe we're just in their dreams
The setting sun with every turn
Above the ground the oak trees burn
And they weep, for rain

[Chorus]
And for this endless conversation
Instigated by the stars

[Verse 2]
A pocket knife, an old guitar
Coffee cup, a deck of cards
Corre, corre, dashboard feet
Flashlight children by the stream
A box of books, a book of rocks
One for the birds, one for the knots
That I will learn how to tie
Around this day to keep my life
From sliding away

[Chorus]
From this endless conversation
Instigated by the stars
A little wood to keep it burning
Facinated by it all

[Verse 3]
The first awake will stoke the coals
The early morning river roads
The last one in the swing will break
Stones will stake the kids will make
Those lines
Rocks and boxing by the creek
Again, the lines begin to speak
Words are broken, smoke signals
That will lead us into the light
Into it all, and always

[Chorus]
Always endless conversations
Implicated by the stars
A little wood to keep it burning
Facinated by it all
And always

About “Big Sur” by Jack Johnson

Read the complete lyrics to "Big Sur" by Jack Johnson from the album "All the Light Above It Too" in 2017. 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 Surf Rock, Folk Rock, Aa (Check Description).

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"Big Sur" is credited to Jack Johnson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Big Sur" appears on "All the Light Above It Too" in 2017.

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