Leaving the Shore

by Marcus Lowry

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Leaving the Shore

I hear the whistle-boat blowing
All set for leaving the shore
I'm laying by the tree
Looking over the sea
And I wonder if I'll jump on one day

My arms are tired and bone-weary
My legs are anchored to the ground
Each day like a song
That we wish to be longer
Makes us cheer for more

The clock keeps on ticking
Ol' Boat getting older each year
And with the cold coming winter so near
Soon be leaving the shore
Leaving the shore

I hear the birds singing bright songs
I look and jump in the air
As though I had wings
To break all of these strings
That keep on pulling, bringing me down

The clock keeps on ticking
Ol' Boat getting older each year
With the black open skies turning clear
Soon be leaving the shore
Leaving the shore

credits

released April 6, 2023
Joe Grass: synths
Mélanie Bélair: violin
Ligia Paquin: viola
Annie Gadbois: cello
Philippe Lauzier: bass clarinets
Marcus Lowry: vocals and guitar

Written, arranged and composed by Marcus Lowry

Produced by: Joe Grass
Mixed by: Warren C. Spicer
Mastered by: Ryan Morey
Published by: Quartier Général

Publicist: Nat Corbeil
Publicist: Auteur Research

Illustration by Kathleen Weldon
Graphic Design by Marcus Lowry
Photo by Camille Gladu-Drouin

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Marcus Lowry Montreal, Québec

Bringing ambient sensibilities to folk music, Marcus Lowry's North-American folk tradition is underscored with the richness of chamber music, hints of avant-garde and a touch of impressionism—all anchored by Marcus’ vocals and acoustic guitar.

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