Salt and Thread

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Steps on the marble, cold clear sound Lidya walks in, doesn't look around Silver ring on her middle hand Golden thread in a silver band She counts the tallies on the copper door One for the rain, two for the floor Her shadow stays when she turns away Leaving the dark at the break of day [Chorus] Oh Lidya, carry the fire slow Where the low winds call and the ashes blow Write your name in the salt and thread Keep the living, forget the dead Lidya, hold the iron key Turn it twice for the land and sea [Verse 2] Lantern swings from a woven cord She speaks no oath, she draws no sword A pocket full of river stones Dried lavender and small white bones She knows the road before it bends Where the river starts and the valley ends No map to follow, no light to spare Just the heavy scent of the morning air [Chorus] Oh Lidya, carry the fire slow Where the low winds call and the ashes blow Write your name in the salt and thread Keep the living, forget the dead Lidya, hold the iron key Turn it twice for the land and sea [Bridge] Under the arch of the standing stone She clears the moss and stands alone A quiet word to the open sky Watching the gray birds circle high The ground is steady, the wind is still The light breaks over the northern hill [Chorus] Oh Lidya, carry the fire slow Where the low winds call and the ashes blow Write your name in the salt and thread Keep the living, forget the dead Lidya, hold the iron key Turn it twice for the land and sea [Outro] Salt and thread Iron key Turn it twice Land and sea Lidya walks on Slow and free