All songs written and produced by Elexa Dawson
Recorded & co-produced by Peter Oviatt at Moonflower Sounds, Taos, NM www.moonflowersounds.com
Mastered by Brody Wellman
Photography by Jordan Storrer, Lifeleak Visuals
Graphics by Ann Freeman
Published by Lost Cowgirl Records
Elexa Dawson - vocals, guitar, shakers
Kelby Kimberlin - electric and upright bass
Melissa Tastove - harmonies, djembe, shakers
Peter Oviatt - banjo, mandolin, banjola, harmonies
Track List
1 - Circle Song 2:08
2 - His Name 3:50
3 - Changed 3:27
4 - I See Me 4:14
5 - High Place 4:11
6 - Glad We Came 3:03
7 - Sparrow Healing Song 2:23
Recorded & co-produced by Peter Oviatt at Moonflower Sounds, Taos, NM www.moonflowersounds.com
Mastered by Brody Wellman
Photography by Jordan Storrer, Lifeleak Visuals
Graphics by Ann Freeman
Published by Lost Cowgirl Records
Elexa Dawson - vocals, guitar, shakers
Kelby Kimberlin - electric and upright bass
Melissa Tastove - harmonies, djembe, shakers
Peter Oviatt - banjo, mandolin, banjola, harmonies
Track List
1 - Circle Song 2:08
2 - His Name 3:50
3 - Changed 3:27
4 - I See Me 4:14
5 - High Place 4:11
6 - Glad We Came 3:03
7 - Sparrow Healing Song 2:23
Igwien - Heartfelt Thanks, Love & Gratitude
This album and my travels to inspire it were made mostly possible by a generous grant from First Peoples Fund. To the team: Kelby, Melissa, Peter, Jordan, Brody, Jenna, Martin and Ann. To Sarah, Emily, Rachel, Brandon, Bayley, Whitney, Jeremy, the Hardys & Ana. To Mike Helvey & Intentcity. To Carli, Rosemary and Scott. To my Nana and Granny, my Mom and all our Mothers. To Christy, Debbie, Mindy, Marva, Joy and Jodi. To my musical partners and co+conspirators. To my Patrons: Mike & Jaque, Richard, Tracey & Doc, Dave & Cheryl, Riley, Kitty, Alex & AJ, Cyndi & Chris, Nick, Kynsley, Brandi, Andrea & Chris, Ma Dank, Molly, Neaseno, Kris, Leah, Willow, JJ, Marva, Mark, Connie, Ann, KJ & Aaron+Ursula
Lyrics
Circle Song - You belong in the circle, not above, not below. All of life is a circle. You were born in the circle. There is love in the circle. We have peace in the circle. It’s a quiet life I lead. Out of the way, out of his way. Don’t wanna stay but I can’t leave and I’m afraid, be hell to pay. Keep all the secrets, this blood I bleed. Don’t want to see it, you don’t see me. And I’m ashamed, and I change my name, I take his name, you all know his name, that gift of pain. If I never made a sound would he still play with the words I say? And if I ever could be found to be without blame, would this rearrange?
Changed - Didn’t keep no scrapbook, I don’t remember the day, I really don’t recall if it was shine or rain. But, something changed, oh everything changed. Can’t do no other, nothin stays the same. You can try your hardest, but you can’t stop time. Round and round in circles, ever yours and mine. You cannot go back. You cannot stand still, keep movin forward, cause you know I will.
I See Me - My friend is a drunk. He said so himself. It was hard when his father put the bottle on the shelf. And he reminds me of a man I saw get that same look, the loss of a somethin that somebody took. And I see me. My friend is a man with love in his eyes, behind that a powerful, sorrowful hurt. And he reminds me of a place where I think I belong, like a brother who knows all the words to the song. And I see me. And I’m not afraid of their tears. And I am embracing mine, too. The waters that wash away wounds, this is my healing. This is our healing. I knew her not well when I first heard her cry. The brother she loved walked right up to the sky. The wail of a woman’s unmistakeable grief, and desperate pleading that bring no relief.
High Place - This world is our home. We got work to do. You are another me and I am another you, & there’s many a road to the high place. Each one brings a thing the rest can’t live without. Each one walks a road that only they know all about. So, you got to tend your fields, you got to carry the water. You got to make a place for our sons and our daughters. Do what you do and take up your space, cause there’s many a road to the high place. I have all the faith you so who you are. Looking for the answers, well now is how you start. I am not just me and you are not just you but we are something bigger and together we get through.
Glad We Came - I don't know how we got here but I'm sure glad we came. Use our days to do the good work, in the night we love and play. We may not be family but we're kindred just the same. I don't know how he got here but I'm so glad we came. You're the friend of a lifetime. I will walk the path with you, and if dark days come upon us hold your hand is what I'll do. of all the souls in all the lifetimes, how did this come to be? I'm so glad I didn't miss you. The ages brought you to me.
This album and my travels to inspire it were made mostly possible by a generous grant from First Peoples Fund. To the team: Kelby, Melissa, Peter, Jordan, Brody, Jenna, Martin and Ann. To Sarah, Emily, Rachel, Brandon, Bayley, Whitney, Jeremy, the Hardys & Ana. To Mike Helvey & Intentcity. To Carli, Rosemary and Scott. To my Nana and Granny, my Mom and all our Mothers. To Christy, Debbie, Mindy, Marva, Joy and Jodi. To my musical partners and co+conspirators. To my Patrons: Mike & Jaque, Richard, Tracey & Doc, Dave & Cheryl, Riley, Kitty, Alex & AJ, Cyndi & Chris, Nick, Kynsley, Brandi, Andrea & Chris, Ma Dank, Molly, Neaseno, Kris, Leah, Willow, JJ, Marva, Mark, Connie, Ann, KJ & Aaron+Ursula
Lyrics
Circle Song - You belong in the circle, not above, not below. All of life is a circle. You were born in the circle. There is love in the circle. We have peace in the circle. It’s a quiet life I lead. Out of the way, out of his way. Don’t wanna stay but I can’t leave and I’m afraid, be hell to pay. Keep all the secrets, this blood I bleed. Don’t want to see it, you don’t see me. And I’m ashamed, and I change my name, I take his name, you all know his name, that gift of pain. If I never made a sound would he still play with the words I say? And if I ever could be found to be without blame, would this rearrange?
Changed - Didn’t keep no scrapbook, I don’t remember the day, I really don’t recall if it was shine or rain. But, something changed, oh everything changed. Can’t do no other, nothin stays the same. You can try your hardest, but you can’t stop time. Round and round in circles, ever yours and mine. You cannot go back. You cannot stand still, keep movin forward, cause you know I will.
I See Me - My friend is a drunk. He said so himself. It was hard when his father put the bottle on the shelf. And he reminds me of a man I saw get that same look, the loss of a somethin that somebody took. And I see me. My friend is a man with love in his eyes, behind that a powerful, sorrowful hurt. And he reminds me of a place where I think I belong, like a brother who knows all the words to the song. And I see me. And I’m not afraid of their tears. And I am embracing mine, too. The waters that wash away wounds, this is my healing. This is our healing. I knew her not well when I first heard her cry. The brother she loved walked right up to the sky. The wail of a woman’s unmistakeable grief, and desperate pleading that bring no relief.
High Place - This world is our home. We got work to do. You are another me and I am another you, & there’s many a road to the high place. Each one brings a thing the rest can’t live without. Each one walks a road that only they know all about. So, you got to tend your fields, you got to carry the water. You got to make a place for our sons and our daughters. Do what you do and take up your space, cause there’s many a road to the high place. I have all the faith you so who you are. Looking for the answers, well now is how you start. I am not just me and you are not just you but we are something bigger and together we get through.
Glad We Came - I don't know how we got here but I'm sure glad we came. Use our days to do the good work, in the night we love and play. We may not be family but we're kindred just the same. I don't know how he got here but I'm so glad we came. You're the friend of a lifetime. I will walk the path with you, and if dark days come upon us hold your hand is what I'll do. of all the souls in all the lifetimes, how did this come to be? I'm so glad I didn't miss you. The ages brought you to me.
