Gently We Row

[Verse 1]

When my soul crashed into my body

Falling into consciousness

That's when my mind began this illusion

Of taking it step after step

I looked into Mother's eyes

I said, "Tell me what I should believe"

She drew me a room with a light

Said, "Just turn it off when you leave"

[Chorus]

Slow, slow, this river is slow

We're all out here on our own

Row, row, gently we row

And one day we'll find our way home

[Verse 2]

Step after step, they drew me a town

They drew me a fear and a need

They draw me a God and they drew me some money

Hiding the truth far from me

I asked the cool firelight

"Tell me what I should believe"

They gave me a song and they gave me a dance

And said, "Sleep now, your pain we'll relieve"

[Chorus]

Slow, slow, this river is slow

And we're all out here on our own

Row, row, gently we row

And one day we'll find our way home

[Bridge]

I've stumbled and crawled, I've begged to know why

And I've been ashamed when I've chosen to lie

In all of this darkness I have searched for a light

To come and find me

And when I found me

[Verse 3]

I wrapped my arms 'round my own daughter

As she fell into her place and time

And as her mind creates her illusions

I won't complicate hers with mine

She looked into her mother's eyes

She said, "Tell me what I should believe"

And I drew her a door and I drew her a key

And I said, "When you're ready

Can you come and find me?

And we'll walk out of here

And tomorrow will be a new day"

[Chorus]

Slow, slow, this river is slow

And you are never out here on your own, no

Row, row, gently we row, oh

And together we'll find our way

Slow, slow this river is slow

Life is not what it seems

Row, row, gently we row

The truth is, it's only a dream