Relative Something

Long ago I intended to feature lyrics that resonate with my way of seeing things. I have yet to do that idea justice. One artist who has particularly inspired me for years is Bruce Cockburn. I first discovered him way back in 1979 when I was working at a local record store. He caught my attention for his guitar playing accomplishments, but it was his songwriting that ultimately drew me in to want to hear his recordings over and over. He is a great storyteller and often recites large portions of his lyrics before singing a chorus. His writing paints pictures for me.

Here is one of his songs with few lyrics: To Fit In My Heart

Endless silver
Wave forms crash in
Sea’s too big to fit in the frame
Nothings too big to fit in my heart

Seas come, seas go
Where they stood deserts flow
Time’s too big to fit in the brain
Nothing’s too big to fit in my heart

Spacetime strings bend
World without end
God’s too big to fit in a book
Nothings too big to fit in my heart

© Copyright Bruce Cockburn