Pinelands
by @rocketgrrrl
Liner Notes
#folk #girlwithpiano #nature #magic #fantasy
I wrote these lyrics while walking in the New Jersey pinelands, near the lakeside, by the majestic swamp mallow flowers that have bloomed. The bridge takes inspiration from a part of the High Holidays #jewish liturgy.
Sometimes I hit a song that I really want to stick with - which of course I can't let myself do for long in 50/90. I'm glad I stuck around - but don't make the mistake of sticking around in the pinelands unless the forest has welcomed you.
Lyrics
Pinelands
Jemma Kline
Seek the shelter of the mallow,
Petals opening so wide.
But I am the forest daughter,
And there’s nowhere you can hide.
Forest secrets, forest memories.
Keep them locked, in my heart.
Forest secrets, forest memories.
You will learn them in the dark.
Pick the holly for protection,
It won’t save you from your fears.
For the waters of the pinelands
Run as red as bloody tears
Forest secrets, forest memories.
Keep them locked, in my heart.
Forest secrets, forest memories.
You will learn them in the dark.
Depredation,
Exploitation,
Subjugation,
Violation.
Hear cicadas
Whisper shame.
Catch the scent of
Coming flames.
Forest secrets, forest memories.
Keep them locked, in my heart.
Forest secrets, forest memories.
You will learn them in the dark.