Across The Water


Work-in-progress lyrics for an unconceived project. Opinions/critiques welcome.

as a white man, i hear a call
from somewhere across the water
about knowing who you were
before you know who you are.

as a white man, I know,
that I’m a liar, and a cheater
a stealer and a raper
as far back as anyone can see.

as far as I go across the water
this boat is always moored
but everything I hear
comes across loud and clear.

Scotland and England, white European
Polish and German, and convicts from Ireland
classical music and country and western
excuse me for missing some cultural passion.

as far as I go across the water
this boat is always moored
but everything I hear
comes across loud and clear.