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Across The Hills

from Organism Called Earth by Ecopella

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Nuclear war: the ultimate environmental catastrophe. We hear a dialogue about the menace posed by nuclear weapons. Some would prefer not to acknowledge its existence.

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Across the hills black clouds are sweeping,
Carry poison far and wide!
And the grass has blackened underfoot
And the rose has withered and died.

But the rose is still as red love and the grass is still as green.
And it must have been a shadow in the distance you have seen.
Yes it must have been a shadow you have seen.

But can't you hear the children weeping?
Can't you hear that mournful sound?
And no birds sing in the twisted trees
In the silent streets around.

I can hear the children laughing in the streets as they play,
And you must have caught the dying of an echo far away.
Yes it must have been an echo far away.

But can't you see the white ash falling
From the hollow of the skies?
And the blood runs red down the blackened walls
Where a ruined city lies!

I can see the red sun shining in the park on the stream,
And you must have felt a shiver from the darkness of a dream.
Yes it must have been the darkness of a dream.

And death shall reap a hellish harvest,
Make the desert of this land!
But the rose is still as red love and the grass is still as green.
And it must have been a shadow you have seen.

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from Organism Called Earth, released September 11, 2020
Words & Melody: Leon Rosselson, 1968
Arranged: Christina Mimmocchi & Miguel Heatwole, 2000

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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