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Born Under a Northern Light

from Songs of the Sea by Ian David Green

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I was born under a northern light
Peering through rooflights at the sun-lines at midnight
Straining my ears to hear the distant horns of ships at night
I was born under a northern light

Come on boys you know you’ve got them on the hop
Remember to stand tall when we send you over the top
Walk slow put out your chest, better the bullets to stop
For you were born under a northern light

You may think me below your high philosophy
Born to be ruled over by those born to rule over me
But when I stare at the horizon you do not see what I can see
For you were not born under a northern light

My feet they will seek the coldest winds when I’m awoken
My eyes they will prefer to see the beauty in the broken
My tongue it will prefer to speak with words that are unspoken
For I was born under a northern light

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from Songs of the Sea, released February 20, 2021

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Ian David Green London, UK

A singer, songwriter and composer from Liverpool, Ian's influences range from folk greats like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison to more contemporary folk / indie / Americana artists such as Damien Jurado, Phosphorescent and Iron & Wine.

With a gift for rich, compelling storytelling and layered lyricism, Ian builds his songs with carefully crafted, evocative and striking language.
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