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Baume les Dames

from Life On The Trapeze by Neil Porter

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about

We had a European summer, part of which was spent in our friends, Brigitte and Marc's beautiful house in Franche Comté on the enchanting river Doubs in eastern France. We did lots of walks, most of which involved climbing up the sides of the very steep valley of the Doubs.

Baume les Dames is one of the larger towns nearby, and on one memorable walk we ended up on a rocky feature - "Fente de Babre" - way above the river and the town. Like many aspects of our short but treasured time there, it had an impact - but the strongest impact was made by the friendly greetings we received in the village.

This song is dedicated to Brigitte, Marc, Karine, Bertrand, Apolline, Laurentin (and their extended family) and, of course, Lilou, from Ougney-les-Champs.

Musically, it seems to be the opening of some floodgates which have been well and truly closed for me as far as songwriting goes lately. I really enjoyed writing, playing and producing this one - hopefully, that shows in the end result.

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Baume les Dames
©2012 Neil Porter

Home was round the second bend
I was high up on a hill
There I was on the other side
Felt at home on the other side

Looking down on Baume les Dames
I was thinking of Odille
Felt at home on the other side
Leave me there on the other side

Run deep,
Run run river run
You don’t sleep
Run river run

Treading soft on holy ground
I had time to kill
You and me on the other side
Take me back to the other side

Run deep,
Run river run
You don’t sleep
Run river run

Wrapped around the ancient town
Running by the mill
Leave me there on the other side
You and me on the other side

You met us as the best of friends
And I'm thinking of you still
Take me back to the other side
There I was on the other side

Run deep,
Run river run
I can’t sleep
Run river run
Run river run

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from Life On The Trapeze, released December 12, 2012
Vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, drums and percussion - Neil Porter

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