Two lead guitars.
Leaf And Stream
Wishbone Ash Lyrics
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Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Woken only by your sound.
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Alone I've walked this path for many years,
Listened to the wind that calls my name.
The weeping trees of yesterday look so sad,
Await your breath of spring again.
Far beyond the hills,
Where earth and sky will meet again,
Are shadows like an opening hand.
Control the secrets
That I've yet to find, and wonder at
The light in which they stand.
Far beyond the hills,
Where earth and sky will meet again,
Are shadows like an opening hand.
Control the secrets
That I've yet to find, and wonder at
The light in which they stand.
The song Leaf and Stream by Wishbone Ash is a poignant illustration of a person seeking solace and introspection in nature. The opening lines, 'Find myself beside a stream of empty thought, Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground' set the tone of the song, suggesting that the persona feels lost and disconnected from their surroundings. The imagery of a leaf falling and being carried by the flow of water to the person's dreams indicates that they are seeking refuge from reality and looking for some inner peace, which can only come from within or with help from something greater than themselves, in this case, nature.
The second verse continues along the same theme with a hint of melancholy. The persona mentions that they have been walking alone for many years, listening to the wind that calls their name. The weeping trees of yesterday seem sad, waiting for the breath of spring again, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the hope of better times to come. In the last two verses, the persona's thoughts turn to things that are beyond the hills, where earth and sky meet. They mention 'shadows like an opening hand' that control the secrets they are yet to find. The light in which they stand could mean enlightenment or the answer to the persona's quest for meaning.
Overall, the lyrics of Leaf and Stream convey a sense of longing, introspection, and a search for something elusive. The symbolism of nature, such as the stream, the fallen leaf, and the weeping trees, is used to great effect to convey the persona's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Feeling lost in my own mind, with no clear direction or purpose.
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
Like a leaf that has lost its attachment to the tree, I feel a sense of detachment from the world.
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
I am being led by the current of my subconscious mind, towards my deepest desires and aspirations.
Woken only by your sound.
The only thing that can bring me out of this trance-like state is the sound of your voice.
Alone I've walked this path for many years,
I have been on a solitary journey for a long time, without companionship or support.
Listened to the wind that calls my name.
I have relied on nature to guide me, and have been attentive to the subtle signs that it provides.
The weeping trees of yesterday look so sad,
The memories of the past are painful, and I feel a sense of sorrow and regret when I reflect on them.
Await your breath of spring again.
I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new season, a time of renewal and growth.
Far beyond the hills,
In a place that seems unreachable, somewhere that exists only in my imagination.
Where earth and sky will meet again,
Where heaven and earth will unite, bringing together the spiritual and the physical.
Are shadows like an opening hand.
There are mysterious forces at work, that I am struggling to understand.
Control the secrets
The unknown is mysterious and I am trying to make sense of it.
That I've yet to find, and wonder at
Things I have yet to discover, I am curious about what they could be.
The light in which they stand.
The truth is illuminated by the clarity of understanding.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW POWELL, DAVID TURNER, MARTIN TURNER, STEVE UPTON
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Lucky Luke
Thank you so much for this awesome song. Moving voice and melody. I am amazed by this superb guitar playing (Please forgive my rough English, I'm French)
"Leaf And Stream"
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Woken only by your sound.
Alone I've walked this path for many years,
Listened to the wind that calls my name.
The weeping trees of yesterday look so sad,
Await your breath of spring again.
Far beyond the hills,
Where earth and sky will meet again,
Are shadows like an opening hand.
Control the secrets
That I've yet to find, and wonder at
The light in which they stand.
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Woken only by your sound.
Far beyond the hills,
Where earth and sky will meet again,
Are shadows like an opening hand.
Control the secrets
That I've yet to find, and wonder at
The light in which they stand.
PJ Ellen
Lyrics for Leaf and Stream
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Woken only by your sound.
Alone I've walked this path for many years,
Listened to the wind that calls my name.
The weeping trees of yesterday they look so sad,
Await your breath of spring again.
Far beyond the hills, where earth and sky will meet again,
Are shadows like an opening hand.
Control the secrets that I've yet to find, and wonder at
The light in which they stand.
Songwriters: Andrew Powell / David Turner / Martin Turner / Steve Upton
Argi Skelton
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Woken only by your sound.
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Woken only by your sound.
Alone I've walked this path for many years,
Listened to the wind that calls my name.
The weeping trees of yesterday look so sad,
Await your breath of spring again.
Far beyond the hills,
Where earth and sky will meet again,
Are shadows like an opening hand.
Control the secrets
That I've yet to find, and wonder at
The light in which they stand.
Symbalon Smiradion
Listen to the following (if I got what you mean):
Time, by Alan Parsons Project.
I Talk to the Wind, by King Crimson.
The World Goes On, by Barclay James Harvest,
For My Lady, by The Moody Blues.
Hejira, by Joni Mitchell.
Persephone, by Wishbone Ash.
Stolen Car, by Beth Orton.
Under the Milky Way, by The Church.
Pandora, by Al Stewart.
Fields of France, by Al Stewart.
Primera Calle de la Soledad
Find myself beside a stream of empty thought,
Like a leaf that's fallen to the ground,
And carried by the flow of water to my dreams
Woken only by your sound.
Alone I've walked this path for many years,
Listened to the wind that calls my name.
The weeping trees of yesterday look so sad,
Await your breath of spring again.
Far beyond the hills,
Where earth and sky will meet again,
Are shadows like an opening hand.
Control the secrets
That I've yet to find, and wonder at
The light in which they stand.
Lorraine Garcia
I'm 63 yrs old and I'm still listening to this beautiful song. Wishbone ash my favorite rock band
Sunshine Girl
Me, too, Lorraine. Same generation as you and always really loved Wishbone Ash.
PEACEMAN
Waking on a narrow path in the woods, listening to this masterpiece feels amazing ! Much peace and love to everyone! ✌🏼❤️♾
Kons Kousour
Every time i hear this song.....I remember my dad playing it so many times on record!!RIP dad.....
Mspoor70
RIP to your Dad and peace to you 🌺
WM Y
RIP to your old man. It's so wonderful the power that music has to evoke precious memories.
Sunshine Girl
RIP to your Dad. My dad just died and I miss him unbelievably. He liked the Ash.
Malcolm
I lost my dad in 1985, I still had his 78s I was in my 20s then .
hereinsertname
My favourite ash song. Some of the most delicate and beautiful guitar work I’ve ever heard.
Miro Vegar
ARGUS is one of my all time favorite albums, absolutely awesome.