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Hawthorne Tree

from Form. by The Founding

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lyrics

Along the verdant bank
Approached a milk-white steed
On whom rode a maiden garbed in silk
She said “come, come with me
Leave your harp beneath this tree”
And they started down the road of prophecy

Her beauty enchanted him
The scent of maytree flower
And his love grew stronger by the hour
So fair were her lips
When she asked him for a kiss
I daresay no mortal man could resist

Chorus:
And for many days and many moons
They rode beneath the earth
As her skin turned gray and her clothes decayed
He found beauty’s worth

A long branch reached down
Inside the garden green
Bearing fruit ‘twas ripe and good to see
But if your lips graze its skin
Surely you will meet your end
Just have this wine and quell your thirst instead

As he rested his head
Upon her shining emerald gown
He saw the path that they were to go down
It was there for seven years
He remained among their kind
And returned with tongue that could not ever lie

(Chorus)

Along the verdant bank
where once a hawthorne stood
Is a stone inscribed with tale’s archive
For the prophet like the tree
Could not see his destiny
And no ale poured on soil could revive

(Chorus x2)

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from Form., released November 17, 2017

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The Founding Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Founding is a Progressive Celtic band from Kalamazoo, Michigan. With their unique, energetic, and powerful approach to songwriting, they strive to constantly push the boundaries of the Irish and Scottish music traditions. Over the past two years The Founding has become one of the premier acts in their genre in Michigan and promises to be one of the best of it's kind. ... more

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