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Setting Sail
03:19
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On the day the ocean swelled
You stood your ground and faced the gale
Never had you sailed so far
As you prepared to cross the bar
And now you've reached the time
Ride out the waves, roll with the tide
Now as you let down your guard
Never was setting sail so hard
You've done your task, you've played your part
It's time to take some R and R
You earned your pass to take your leave
To sail to the eternal seas
And now you've reached the time
Ride out the waves, roll with the tide
We'll let you go, let down your guard
But never was setting sail so hard
Cut loose the ropes, anchors aweigh, set a new course
So turn your back to this old shore
You're bound for glory
Time to head for home
It's hard to think our time will come
When we admit our work is done
Drop the gloves and sound the horn
It's time to quit surrender arms
And now you've reached the time
Ride out the waves, roll with the tide
But I must swear as you depart
Never was setting sail so hard
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First Days of Winter
04:37
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Once, you and me
Once, young and free
Peace, ruled our hours and days
We never lost the taste of hope
Now the first day of winter comes
Once, on a gentle wind
Float, as if in a wish
Hope lived upon our lips
And we never knew the drift to cold
Now the first day of winter comes
When will we feel the sun
The first day of winter comes
Once, an autumn rain
Fell, cooling our pain
Fed a little grain of hope
Still living in our souls
But now the first day of winter comes
How can we see the sun
When the first days of winter come
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Release
03:40
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Squinting into sunset
Geese cast shadows southbound
Passing lonely boats
Saying we will take this ride
Another day, another time
But knowing that we won't
This was the day, sliding down a slope
This was the day we relied on hope
We learned despite all the plans we're making
We're just here for a ride
Prisoners of time
Labor Day has passed now
More difficult than ever, it's ever felt before
Days keep growing shorter
But that won't be forever
We're promised so much more
These are just days, sliding down a slope
These are the days we can rely on hope
Before our eyes, believing leads to seeing
There will be release for prisoners of time
We passed an empty campsite
Ashes slowly smoldering
The fire just gone out
Saw smoke so stately rising
High up to the heavens
Leaving us no doubt
These are just days, sliding down a slope
These are the days we can rely on hope
Before our eyes, believing leads to seeing
There will be release for prisoners of time
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Autumn
03:33
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Autumn, your name still haunts my nights
When summer's end brings colder winds
I still can hear your sigh
And there you are
And there you are
Autumn, in fading hint of light
The shadows thin and bring a glimpse
To corners of my eyes
And there you are
And there you are
When the sun gives up it's light
And hides behind a cloud
The quiet days then leave a void
That brings to mind a song
I'm back to autumns long ago
It does not feel so long
Autumn, I feel your presence near
I hear your voice, it's in the wind
You whisper in my ear
And there you are
And there you are
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Tom Alter Detroit, Michigan
Tom Alter is a singer-songwriter based in Detroit. The influences of jazz, folk, pop, and Latin genres are found in his
original compositions. Tom's lyrics mix world events with the affect on his personal ideals. He has released 3 EPs and 2 albums since 2019. His work can be found on digital and streaming music platforms. He is also a member of the duo After Blue.
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