The Astrologist

from Gather Wish EP by High Waters

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lyrics

first he spoke of the stars
he spoke of the sky and the stars
then he spoke of the cats
he spoke of the three cats
of what is
of what is not

see all of the dust, he said
see all of the gold, he said
all the rubble in their crooked jaws
hear the fuss, hear the fuss
hear the noise

with body failing, he caught fire
with arms flailing, he caught fire
then he spoke of a friend
he spoke of his friend the ghost
and like the ghost
he was gone

burning like a flag
burning like the stars

see all of the dust, he said
see all of the gold, he said

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from Gather Wish EP, released June 28, 2012
Written and Performed by: High Waters

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High Waters Ottawa, Ontario

High Waters, established in Ottawa in 2009, craft melodious indie rock, evoking the ineffable. Their upcoming EP, "Not Dead Not Alive," releases in January 2024. Members include Derek Connely, Martin Villeneuve, Matt Speedy, Brandon Walsh and Joshua Hofmann. Critically praised for their delicate balance of somber and serene, High Waters create lasting experiences that speak to the human condition. ... more

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