'Cause when the wind takes you, it takes me, too

Am sitting here in bed, kickass Sony headphones on, just hanging with the cat in the dark. It's 1am and I am being lulled into a sweet state of pure lyrical bliss by the genius that is the Great Lake Swimmers. If you haven't heard of them, do yourself a favour. Their song "Changing Colours" is simply gorgeous and the lyrics are stunning.

You look at me, with uncertainty,
You look at me, with urgency.
You look at me. with fear in your eyes
like you're about to fall away.

But don't be afraid to change your colours now.
I've known you all Summer, you rose above it all.
I see you hesitate to fall now,
But it's a pretty good view from down here, too.

And when the wind takes you, it takes me, too.
When you change colours, I change mine, too.
Try not to think, and I will try too.
When you let go, I will let go, too.

I knew you when you were green and strong.
You were like a feather on a wing, so long.
You know I will miss you when you are gone,
but don't be afraid if you just can't hang on.

'Cause when the wind takes you, it takes me, too.
When you change colours, I change mine, too.
Try not to think and I will try, too.
And when you let go, I will let go, too.

The cold air is pushing hard on you.
I know what you're saying; I can feel it, too.
You'll go through changes, and I'll go through them too.
Don't be afraid now, no don't be afraid.

'Cause when the wind takes you, it takes me, too.
When you change colours, I change mine, too.
Try not to think and I will try, too.
And when you let go, I will let go, too


The lyrics kinda make me think about this journey I'm on and the fact that you, my amazing, incredible friends are on it with me. All the way. I have never felt so completely blessed,as I do now. Strange... I know, but I am so honoured to have you all in my life. I just wanted to tell you that. I don't think we tell each other enough. So there it is. A simple but important message to you.

Love and peace

Ems xxx