Robert "Buck" Wilburn– dobro, acoustic guitar
David Partridge– vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards
Words and music by David Partridge
Produced by David Partridge for Blue Window Media Inc.
Mixed in Nova Scotia
WATER’S NEVER FAR
Cross the border in a Honda in the sun
River and the sky an equal blue
On the road a while, this journey’s only begun
She hands back the passport – I am through
Crossing counties that have names I’ve heard in song
Bridges keep the highway smooth and straight
Signs along the roadside seem to nudge me along
Telling me I’m in another state.
Steel wheels, asphalt, rubber in between
Mile markers burn clicks away
I see towns and trees but water’s never far away.
Coming into Cleveland in a bit of rain
I can see the river’s not on fire
I begin to think I’ve been mislead by a song
Lured by dreams, driven by desire
Sun comes out and I turn south away from the lake
On the phone a voice I recognize
Signs along the river won’t prevent a mistake
Rocking boats don’t always capsize.
Steel strings, wood stage, human in between
Voices that raise the cafe
Rain drums on the roof and water’s never far away.
At the hotel again, watching CNN, and
water’s lapping at their doors
People curse the silt that feeds the land.
We’re living on a floodplain
Where the water has its way.
You can’t hold back a river with your hand.
Steal hearts, share songs, life is in between
I drove home the next day
Eyes on road ahead but water’s never far away.
Words and music by David Partridge
