Shingle Song lyrics

You can see in the last light that's graced as dawn

That there's nothing in my heart but pain

As I stand, facing sea, knowing that you're gone…

All the elements rage to explain

That I should really be on my way

But there is something

Which ensures I must stay

Against the roar of the seething surf

Against the caterwaul of scattered call wind

Thoughts and gestures unspoken, unheard

And now the dance of rapture begins

As the waves rush along across the beach –

Like you, like your love

Forever out of reach

Look at the sky, but it's empty now;

Look at the sea, it holds nothing but despair

I raise my eyes, but my head stays bowed…

I look to my side, but you're not there

And I can't get you out of my mind

No, no, no, no, I just can't get you from my mind

• Artist:Peter Hammill
• Album:Nadir's Big Chance