Far Alaska Lyrics

Nine miles of two-strand topped with barbed wire Laid by the father for the son. Good shelter down there on the valley floor, Down by where the sweet stream run. Now they might giv...Read Full Lyrics

Don't want to be a fat man, People would think that I was Just good fun. Would rather be a thin man, I am so glad to go on being one. Too much to carry around with you, No chance o...Read Full Lyrics

I believe in fires at midnight --- When the dogs have all been fed. A golden toddy on the mantle --- A broken gun beneath the bed. Silken mist outside the window. Frogs and newts s...Read Full Lyrics

I flew in on the evening plane. Is it such a good idea that I am here again? And I could cut my cold breath with a knife. And taste the winter of another life. A yellow cab from j...Read Full Lyrics

Shout if you will, but that just won't do. I, for one, would rather follow softer options. I'll take the easy line; another sip of wine, And if I ignore the face you wore it's just...Read Full Lyrics

Old lady with a barrow; life near ending Standing by the harbour wall; warm wishes sending Children on the cold sea swell --- Not fishers of men --- Gone to chase away the last her...Read Full Lyrics

Did you hear mother -- Saying I'm wrong but I know I'm right. Did you hear father? Calling my name into the night. Saying I'll never be what I am now. Telling me I'll never find wh...Read Full Lyrics

Watery eyes of the last sighing seconds, Blue reflections mute and dim Beckon tearful child of wonder To repentance of the sin. And the blind and lusty lovers Of the great eternal ...Read Full Lyrics

Through clear skies tracking lightly from far down the line No fanfare, just a blip on the screen No quick conclusions now --- everything will be fine Short-circuit glitsch and not...Read Full Lyrics

It's an old profession Of subtle artillery. Rough wheels meshing --- Button out, button in. The tall General will mine A few bridges tonight, Stroking soft machinery. Fanfare at d...Read Full Lyrics