Story Behind The Song
Song is about 2 people have a difference that gets out of hand as they don't have the skill to communicate without blowing up. The singer is left, and looking out the window, she watches the fountain which gives her a sense of peace and hope. Recorded in 1987 on Teac 3340S reel to reel.
Song Description
Song is about 2 people have a difference that gets out of hand as they don't have the skill to communicate without blowing up. The singer is left, and looking out the window, she watches the fountain which gives her a sense of peace and hope. Recorded in 1987 on Teac 3340S reel to reel.
| Song Length |
4:04 |
Genre |
Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Poignant |
Subject |
Healing, Change |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
The Fountain
Words and Music by Linda Cullum
Verse 1
Today I am a child
I'm smart but not very wise
And today I spoke too loud
With the honesty of a child
Chorus
The fountain fountain flows
Under the weeping willows
The fountain fountain shows
Time as a steady rainbow
Verse 2
There was no one to hold me back
With the typical adult tact
So instead you lost your head
Over something that I said
Chorus
Bridge
Let's make a vow
Please tell me how
Like a sail without the wind
I'm a boat way too thin
And like a stream without the pond
I trickle endlessly on
Verse 3
Today I'm asking why
You turned away
And today I've learned to cry
Over something that I said
Chorus
The fountain fountain flows
Under the weeping willows
The fountain fountain shows
Love as a steady rainbow
The fountain fountain flows
Under the weeping willows
The fountain fountain shows
Love as a steady rainbow