We were happy here - before ( Protests in Sweden 130526)

PRIVATE FIRES

We were happy here
Even in the cold spells
Even if the roads like the frozen river
We would keep each other… warm

And we were happy here
With the soup on the fire
And the wind in the chimney
And the floors… too cold… for bare feet

And we were happy here
When the spring broke the ice

and there were limbs to be near

And the melting snow

That the pines spring back up tore the sky

And we were happy here

Even when the rains came

And the storms broke the sea
With a whistle and drum

And the moon ran for cover
And the house shook all over
And the cats, would hide under the bed

But we were happy here
With our simple life
It was our whole life

And we were happy here
Before the news came
That the world is small
And the roar was loud
And not quite so distant after all

I remember how it felt before the fall
I remember the day when we heard the call
And the walls came down
And our perfect dream was gone

But we were happy here
When the cries of our babies
Were the only cries
And our bad moods
The only bad moods

Which we coaxed and stroked
Just like our own private fires

But we were happy here… before

Lyrics: Carly Simon & Andreas Vollenweider
Music, Compose, Arranged & Produced: Andreas Vollenweider
Album: Eolian Minstrel
Track: 10

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