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Ode to Life

from Emerald by Clare Quinn

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Inspired by a traditional Scottish song, written by the Loch Lomand & recorded in Ireland.

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You take the high road and I’ll take the low road
And I’ll be in Scotland afore yee
For me and my true love, will never meet again
By the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond

I was driving through Scottish country-side
Watching rolling hills as they passed me by
Through my window I could see
All the patterns on the leaves
On the branches on the trees
Such a vivid green
I was playing that cd
With the happy melody
With tales of being free
And it spoke to me


By the Bonnie Bonnie banks of the Loch Lomond – it all made sense
I’d been chasing these dreams round me like a tail – I’d been sitting on the fence
You can take the high road - I’ll be fine with the low
And I’ll get there when I get there – smiling as I go

And the man who I sat with was working nine till five
He dreamed of adventure in his busy life
He said… “Working’s not much fun, but the money’s alright
I’d love a holiday, but they’ve all run dry…”
He had a nice car and a house and a loan
But was short on time to enjoy the seeds he’d sown
Across the water, we were skimming stones
As the ripples they spread, I could feel it in my bones

I met some travellers with no fixed address
They were singing for their supper in their Sunday best
They were prosperous in stories, with a wealth of memories
Abundant with songs, they were happy and free

They said now follow your heart, follow your feet
Follow the journey, wherever it may lead
Now I’m finding my voice and finding my feet
Learning how to love and learning how to breathe

Let’s invest in happiness and the economy of love
And love thy neighbor – no matter what they’ve done
Stop measuring against other people’s success
Wear your own shoes – they’re the ones that fit best
Make the most of what you’ve got – don’t go and change
Stop planning for the future – let’s live for today

I will live to learn and I’ll learn to live
Not live to earn – and what I’ve got, I’ll give
Never tell a lie – well a couldn’t if I tried
Never be dull – live a colourful life
I will measure success in the smile on your face
Not your law degree, or your GPA
I will measure success in the sparkle in your eye
Not the clothes you wear or the car you drive

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from Emerald, released January 31, 2013

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Clare Quinn Los Angeles, California

Soulful.
Songstress.
Melody Artist.
Gently Musing.
Observer.
Beauty Collector.
Hopeful.
Gentle.
Wordsmith.

Duo:
thosefolk.com

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