Story Behind The Song

I HAD A PICTURE IN MY MIND OF A THE TIMELESS ANNUAL GATHERING OF AFRICAN ANIMALS. SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE REACHES OF HUMANKIND

Song Description

ALMOST A CHANT ABOUTSOMEPLACE IN AFRICA WHERE ANIMALS GATHER

Lyrics

ANIMAL BREATHING

O THE DAY HAS COME WITH THE WATER BEATING ON THE LAND
IN A STEADY HUM SINCE YESTERDAY WHEN IT BEGAN
FAR BEYOND THE DRUM AND FAR BEYOND THE SMELL OF MAN
O DO THEY COME ALL THE ANIMAL BREATHING

O COME THEY MAY AS ANCIENT RITUAL PERMITS
O CAME THEY MAY WHILE THE GRASSES PROSPER
O CAME THEY MAY WITH EVERY MOVE THEY WILL NOT QUIT
THE ANIMAL BREATHING



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