Song Of My Returning Lyrics by Phil Ochs

Song Of My Returning Lyrics

    The wild geese are dancing in the ripples of the morn
    My wanderlust is formed
    I've got to follow them wherever they may lead
    For i am just a sailor on a ship across the land
    Let me hold your hand
    To bid farewell so i can knuckle to my knees
    But i'll be back again no matter where i go
    For it's only love that frees the fire for burning
    Then i'll take you in my arms and tell you all i know
    As i sing the early song of my returning

    The weary world is waiting for ambition to be played
    Now young and not afraid
    I've got to challenge every chalice that i know
    My eager ears are listening for the singing of the sign
    Deeper are the lines
    Upon the face that finds reflections in the road
    Yes, i'll be back again no matter where i go
    For it's only love that frees the fire for burning
    Then i'll take you in my arms and tell you all i know
    As i sing the changing song of my returning

    My drifting days prepare me to do battle with the night
    A phantom of the fight
    I've got conquer all the courage of my fears
    The answer lies in limbo(?) and the harvest will be hard
    But sacred are the scars
    That leave their mark on the fast disolving years
    Yes, i'll be back again no matter where i go
    For it's only love that frees the fire for burning
    Then i'll take you in my arms and tell you all i know
    As i sing the growing song of my returning

    Time must have her victory
    It's that i've always known
    But i won or lost alone
    And when a voice calls out "there's someone you must meet"
    With every strength remaining
    I will suffer one more scene
    I'll gather all my dreams
    And with my final breath
    I'll lay them at your feet.
    Yes, i'll be back again no matter where i go
    For it's only love that frees the fire for burning
    Then i'll take you in my arms and tell you all i know
    As i sing the final song of my returning

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