The Surf And The Silverfishes

from Seeds I Didn't Sow by The Quiggs

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The Surf and the Silverfishes (Duncan McCrone/Cy Jack)

Written by Scottish singer/songwriters Duncan McCrone and Cy Jack. A modern song on the traditional theme of the relationship between the fisherman and the sea.

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The Surf and the Silverfishes

Cold is the Clyde when the autumn is turning
Cuts to the bone when the wind starts to blow
Not long to go till the cold watch is over
Then will be my turn to sleep down below
At home Katie Ann and the girls will be sleeping
Maybe right now they are dreaming of me
What would I give to be right there beside them
How strange when I am that I dream of the sea

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For it's all I know the surf and the silver fishes
If I've taken from them, they've taken from me
And I long for the landing on the key to be standing
For I'm weary of dancing to the tune of the sea

White horses prancing look fine from your window
But somehow their beauty is wasted on me
For when you're forced to look deep in their dark eyes
Concern for your welfare is not what you see
The old trawler's mine, now I don't owe a penny
There's only the diesel and pay for the crew
But my debts to the sea still remain on the ledger
And if they're called, what the hell can I do

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from Seeds I Didn't Sow, released September 1, 2017

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The Quiggs Scotland, UK

The Quiggs are a Scottish/Danish folk duo consisting of the married couple Stephen and Pernille Quigg. Their preferred style of folk music keeps the accompaniment simple allowing the song to take centre stage. The duo has recorded 3 albums together and tour regular in the UK and Europe. ... more

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