Tarkio – Devil's Elbow

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Stranded at the light house
I think I saw my sister there
Oregon in light house
We are conjuring the surf and waves

A path to reach the alcove 
And me barefoot far behind 
Passing by the white house 
An old man was mowing his lawn 

And when I woke were still present in my mind
It was some dream
Some dream

Matthew lead the consort
We all stoned in disbelief
Clambered up the hillside
And I am cursing my naked feet

There above the ridge-line
Amidst the plants so overgrown
A cavern mouth and trailway
We all crouched the capered through

And at the end there was a hole through which we looked
To such heights
To such heights
It was some dream

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Track duration: 03:51


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    General Comment:Yep, Oregon coastline. I'd like to go someday! This is one of the best Tarkio songs, and its damn good acoustic, too.
    Flag Shin-iteon February 04, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I got a recording of Colin playing this live at the 9:30 club...So amazingly breathtaking.
    Flag ABookOnAShelfon March 19, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:This song is spectacular, and I can't believe I waited so long to listen to Tarkio. I should've known that it would've been amazing.
    Flag Lightbluenesson October 05, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Devil's Elbow is a scenic point on the Oregon coast. And I do dearly love this song!
    Flag toadtwson September 27, 2006   Link

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