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Boatman’s morning song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Boatman’s morning song by James Maximillian North — Lyrics
The mists of the morning are rolling away,
The stars quickly fade at the coming of day,
The foam of the billows already I see,
And there floats my little barque waiting for me.
We row all the day in the current along,
Our voices uniting in load swelling song.
No thought of the toil or the tumult of day
Can ruffle our bosoms, or lure us away.
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About Boatman’s morning song
The mists of morning give way to a new day, painted in hues of crimson and blue across the sky and ocean. The scene is one of tranquil beauty, where mountain tops appear through the haze and sandy beaches are kissed by gentle waves. This secular SATB partsong for mixed voice choir captures the entrancing spirit of this dawning. The English lyrics speak of a boatman setting out in his vessel, finding peace and solace in the natural world. His heart is untroubled by earthly cares, united in song with his companions as they row along with the current. It is a reflection on the overwhelming beauty of the surroundings and the deep sense of peace it imparts.
