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Shapeshifter Lyrics by Richard Dawson

Peasant

2017

[Verse 1]
Leaving the path
Lured by an emerald
I wander into the Bog of Names

Now I'm stuck fast
Calves sorry henges
Glued with the silence of newts in the gloaming

My leather flask
Froze to my hand
Globelets of wine rubies on my chin

[Chorus]
Away away
Through the soil
Alder roots will draw in me
To forge the bell of the tree
Peal! Away to the hall of clouds!

[Verse 2]
Out of the gloom
A figure approaches
Wrapped in a garment of northern light

Heaves me free
Gives me a potato
Escorts me to the edge of town then turns on the heel

Failing to hide
A tail striped
Following always the cusp of night

[Chorus]
Away away
Through the soil
Alder roots will draw in me
To forge the bell of the tree
Peal! Away
To the hall of clouds!
To the hall of clouds!
To the hall of clouds!
To the hall of clouds!
To the hall of clouds!

About “Shapeshifter” by Richard Dawson

Read the complete lyrics to "Shapeshifter" by Richard Dawson from the album "Peasant " 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 England, Progressive Folk, In English.

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"Shapeshifter" is credited to Richard Dawson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Shapeshifter" appears on "Peasant " in 2017.

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