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Luskentyre

by Lapwing

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The first single from Lapwing's album 'Thin Places' due for release in Spring 2024. Join the mailing list for updates at www.wearelapwing.com

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So this is how you build a kite:
It starts with the idea that flight
Renews the sacramental tie,
Ordained between the land and sky.

You find a stick where life was lost
Within the winter holocaust,
Then break it at its weakest point,
And make a cross and bind the joint.

And next you’ll need a seamless rag,
That’s rescued from the rubbish bag,
But notice how it lives again,
When stretched across the simple frame.

And now a most important thing:
There is no kite without a string,
Dead leaves and litter drift by chance,
But only ties can let you dance.

But even now, it’s best you know,
There’s nothing if the wind won’t blow.
So wait and nurture your desire,
Down by the shore at Luskentyre.

The breeze will come - it always does -
To warm your doubting heart like love.
Then run for joy with all your might,
And that is how you build a kite.

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released March 1, 2024
Lyrics by Philip Ford
Music written and recorded by Tim Kwant

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Lapwing Glasgow, UK

Two friends from Glasgow. Teachers, dads, and songwriters trying to keep the dream alive.

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