Ravine

from Slow Burn by The Vandas

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lyrics

Composed by Chris Altmann © Mushroom Music Publishing

This ravine that I’m tryin’ to cross
Looks a lot like the one that I lost
But when you start to see my way
It feels like there are better days
Some velvet cloud has come my way

There’s a bridge swingin’ way outta reach
There’s a trick that it’s tryin’ to teach
But when I gauge you in my sites
With all your fireworks and light
The future could be very bright

I’m waitin’ for that sunny ‘noon
When you can take me to your room
I’ll get all tangled in your loom
Something compels me to go on
Across this bridge that seems so long
I’m just so hungry for your song

Hangin’ on to a rope that is frayed
There’s a heart that I’m wanting to trade
It never worked the way it should
I keep it safely in my hood
Just say to leave it and I would

See the light at the end of the line
With the heart that I’m tryin’ to find
And all this memory I’ve lost
Contentment comes at such a cost
But now I think I’ve come across

I’m waitin’ for that sunny ‘noon
When you can take me to your room
I’ll get all tangled in your loom
Something compels me to go on
Across this bridge that seems so long
I’m just so hungry for your song

credits

from Slow Burn, released September 6, 2008
Produced by Joel Silbersher.

Engineered & recorded by Justin Hermes at Soundpark Studios, Northcote, Australia, August 2007 - January 2008.

Additional recording by Justin Hermes at Chris's house, and Ben Hurt at Newmarket Studios.

Mixed by Ben Hurt at Newmarket Studios.

Mastered by Martin Pullan at Edensound Mastering.

Artwork by David Bromley. Layout & Design by Fade.

Gus Agars: drums, percussion, backing vocals.
Chris Altmann: vocals, guitars, keys.
Julien Chick: bass, backing vocals.
Mikey Madden: vocals, guitars.

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