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Murdoch Lyrics by The Trees

On The Shore

1971

Going to Murdoch's mountain to lay down my thoughts
Passing through the valley of stones, for my mind has wandered here
Barren land of pity, the sun has burnt a scar upon your face
Under harvest moons I discover your waste

I shall follow the river of sand to the South
See the mountain rise where the sky gives way to Murdoch's might
Always fading, brighter, your own mysterious life resolves
Slipping under the shroud that the mountain now holds

Murdoch tempted me here, gave me pennies to lend
Sang so sweetly of sleep that I couldn't wait to get to the end
Black-beaked crow, cry a warning of oncoming rain
Give your wings to the mountain, your body to the starving earth

Brighter still, the flower of life may grow away from the sun
Knowing that, with darkness, a new light has come
Murdoch beckons me now, calls me brother, not friend
Speaks so sadly of life that I can't wait to get to the end

Cold winds blow in the face of old hope that is born
Eastward come, but the fire of the north will not warm to southern skies
Even earthly silence cannot control the spinning wheels of time
This is Murdoch's mountain, no green hill of mine
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About “Murdoch” by The Trees

Read the complete lyrics to "Murdoch" by The Trees from the album "On The Shore" in 1971. 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 Rock.

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"Murdoch" appears on "On The Shore" in 1971.

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