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HEADLONG

by David Heavenor

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Originally a lyric with another tune which I've forgotten but it fitted perfectly with another song whose lyrics I didn't care much for so just needed to add a chorus. A song from my twenties about frustrated love where the girl cant' make up her mind but keeps wanting to be close, warm and tender.

Abbey Strand is at the foot of the Royal Mile leading to Holyrood Palace. The Netherbow Port is about half way up and originally a gate to the City, long since disappeared, although some of the original walls can still be seen

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HEADLONG

Oh gentle child you turn your head
To hold me close to the life you've led
You name me here, I fall headlong
Your eyes so clear, your scent so strong
But like all the stars that appear
You're just not here

Oh gentle child you turn your thoughts
To one who's gone, to one who's bought
A gift for you that's turned out sour
That's turned your moments into hours
I lend an ear
But you're not here

And there the boy will stand
At the cross at Abbey Strand
While the girl will go
Through the port at Netherbow
And through the storm torn years
You’re just not here

Oh gentle child you turn your face
To hide your tears in my embrace
You call to me, I take your hand
Then your make it clear for me to understand that in the coming years
You won't be here

Oh gentle child you turn your gaze
To look up to the boy who's raised
Your hopes so high, your heart so light
You want to run to him tonight
And as I fear, you're just not here

Oh gentle child, who'll turn to you
To hold you fast, to see you true?
And in your search, who will you find
To give you peace inside your mind?
When he comes clear
I wont be here

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released February 26, 2009
Voice and guitar, Garage Band samples: David Heavenor

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David Heavenor is a Scottish singer songwriter based in Edinburgh Scotland. He has produced 8 albums plus 3 EP's.

I'm Watching Rosanna. ' An insightful song....beautifully written and observed. Iain Anderson. BBC Radio

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