Song For My Father

written by: Sarah McLachlan, Tom Douglas and Matt Morris

Lyrics

How I wish that I could tell you
It’s to you that I would run
You were the place that I could always rest my head
When my world had come undone

‘Cause I’ve been wrestling with my demons
They’re telling me I have no choice
How I wish that I could lean upon you now
Amidst the chaos and the noise

Your light buried the dark
A constant unwavering heart

You were the well to cool my fury
Deep and calm your waters feel
Your quiet words a salve to soothe my wayward soul
It was there I learned to heal

Your light buried the dark
A constant unwavering heart

Oh I hope that you can hear me
Through the ravages of time
You have carried me though more than you could know
I still feel your hand in mine

Your light buried the dark
A constant unwavering heart

 

Appears on

Shine On (2014)

 

Versions

Album Version
from “Shine On”
Track length: 3:18

 

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Credits

Vocals, Guitar: Sarah McLachlan
Drums: Brian Blade
Bass: Pierre Marchand
Trumpet: Kevin Dean

 

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Trivia/Notes

 

Sarah says

 

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