Float Away from Heirlooms by Tragedy Ann

Under stars and over sand
My heart is held in little hands
I can’t bear to blow a kiss
Knowing why I’m doing this

I came to face November waves
Deliver them my newborn babe
I’ve rocked him to his only sleep
And cradled him to water deep

When I hear the cry of the ocean
I’ll think of him here in my arms
Though I love him more than I’ll ever say
My little babe will float away

I’m wading with my nameless babe
So no one learns my hidden shame
With God a rock around my neck
I hold him close for one last breath

I’ll rise, I’ll bathe, I’ll eat and dress
I’ll work all day, go home to rest
And I will pray for silent seas
To keep this night out of my dreams

When I hear the cry of the ocean
I’ll think of him here in my arms
Though I love him more than I’ll ever say
My little babe will float away

When I hear the cry of the ocean
I’ll think of you here in my arms
Though I love you more than I’ll ever say
My little babe will float away
My little babe will float away

• Folk
• indie
• neo-folk
• neofolk
• post-folk
• singer-songwriter
• Guelph