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Swim

from Ocean Echo by Peter Hazen

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On the river up around the bend
I can see your fire burning
and it's beggin me to swim
One of these days, one of these days, mama
You're gonna let me in
One of these days, one of these days, mama
you're gonna invite me in

The first time that we met it was obvious we matched
I told ya you were beautiful; you said I was quite the catch
Now that all seems so long ago; we were younger then
Now I never know what you'll say to me or if you'll come around again

You say you don't know why
anyone ever would be fascinated
with you
I say take a step back
take a deep breath and look inside
and you'll know

That love is what everyone deserves
because it's where we all come from
Love is what we all deserve
because we all come from love

The last time that I saw you, you said we were just friends
But that's not how you acted when you got up out of my bed
Funny how it all changes from one day to the next
Don't ya treat me like a stranger if ya plan on coming back

It's never easy when I see you; we both put on our acts
I want to push you away but I know better than that
I wish I had the answers; you just wish I wouldn't ask
Well, we all could use some patience. Burn it slow, make it last.

You say you don't know why
anyone ever would be fascinated
with you
I say take a step back
take a deep breath and look inside
and you'll know

That love is what everyone deserves
because it's where we all come from
Love is what we all deserve
because we all come from love

On the river up around the bend
I can see your fire burning
and it's beggin me to swim
One of these days, one of these days, mama
You're gonna let me in
One of these days, one of these days, mama
you're gonna invite me in

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from Ocean Echo, released August 13, 2019

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Peter Hazen Portland, Maine

Keeper of stories and songs. Blues, rock & folk in the American tradition. Sprouted & grown in New York State, hardened through many lake-effect winters, tempered by several season on the Maine coast, dazzled by the brilliance of nature & the cultures of man, amidst the dizzying phantasmagorical spectacle of life, Peter Hazen cannot help but burst into song! ... more

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