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Whisper On The Waves

from Green Footprints by Ecopella

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Kaye, from our alto section, described her very first song as being 'about one of my saddest sadnesses.' In it she displays not only a fine musical and poetic sensibility, but also a deep understanding of the crisis that scientific research is revealing.

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So far away from human care
The life beneath the sea
Yet you can hear the whisper on the waves
Of earth's disharmony
Ooh, and if you listen deep
Ooh, you can hear the ocean speak

The waves as they roll in upon the shore
Speak of the creatures that are no more
The seabed all scarred and trawled and torn
And deserts where none were before
On the ocean floor

Who would have thought our lifetime
Would see such changes to the sea?
The polar icecaps melting
A new geography
Ooh, see it’s written in the sand
Ooh, the lethal hand of man

The waves as they roll in upon the shore
Speak of the currents now growing warm
The fate of sea creatures that cannot flee
They speak of the coral sea
As it fades to grey

Plankton to krill, fish and whale
May the cycle never fail
Every link in the chain of life is so fragile

And who of us upon the land
Trying to find our way
Can find space in our troubled hearts
For the life beneath the waves?
Ooh, but if you listen deep
Ooh, can you hear the ocean weep?

The carbon choked waters, so hard to breathe
Hindered by growing acidity
Falters earth’s cycle ‘tween land, air and sea
Did you know that each third breath we take
Comes from the sea?

Plankton to krill, fish and whale
May the cycle never fail
Every link in the chain of life is so fragile

In my thoughts diving deep
Deep beyond the sunlight's reach
To a world so vulnerable
Ooh, ancient and beautiful
Down deep, down where the seahorse swims
Down deep, angel fish spreads her wings
Down deep, where the whale and dolphin sing
Down deep, will they hear my love song ring?
Down deep, sea grasses whispering
Down deep, and who is listening
Down deep?

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from Green Footprints, released September 4, 2020
Words & Melody: Kaye Osborn, 2007
Arranged: Miguel Heatwole, 2008

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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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