In this song, John works through some of the facets of parenting that require the most patience and support. It celebrates the power of parental love and support in guiding our charges through some of their most difficult and trying times, and honors the struggle of wondering if we're doing it all right.
lyrics
that rock that hit the water must have fallen from the sky
we never saw it coming but the wave it made rolls high
and here it comes, here it comes
the wave is getting bigger, but still so hard to see
if we could only calm those waters there's so much for you to be
we see it clear, we see it clear
chorus
are we calming the waters? calming the waters?
for your boat, for your boat, for your boat
the wave's below the surface, it knocks you off your feet
sometimes the others see it when you wiggle in your seat
but they don't know
when you're stuck in one direction it's the wave that keeps you there
but a boat in troubled waters has paddles you can share
we'll be there too
chorus
we'll bring you to the harbor where you can finally float
your compass will stop spinning and you will right your boat
and off you'll go
our dreams for you seem selfish, you'll be what you will be
the only job we have is to love you without strings
without strings
chorus
the wave is getting bigger but still so hard to see
if we could only calm those waters there's so much for you to be
credits
from Kinship,
released October 11, 2019
written by John Gunn
arranged by Bold Riley
Dennis Boyd - bass, vocals
Julia Edwards - guitar, vocals
John Gunn - lead vocals, banjo
Michael Hayashida - fiddle, vocals
Erin Sampson - vocals
recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jud Caswell
produced by Jud Caswell and Bold Riley
recorded at Frog Hollow Studios in Brunswick, ME
Bold Riley started as a simple music project among friends in a barn in Norway, Maine and quickly gained momentum thanks to
the group’s unbridled enthusiasm and commitment to bringing joyful acoustic folk music to the greater community. All members take turns singing lead, and songs range from classic protest folk favorites to unlikely covers to rousing originals....more
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