Song Description
Describes the ghostly march of a platoon of redcoats who, in a battle against a French general in the battle for Canada were betrayed by a guide to the enemy and massacred as a result. The march of these souls seeking justice and revenge is witnessed by t
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Poignant |
Subject |
Spirituality, Justice |
Lyrics
Shadows by the Lake (Z)
V1
Over still waters at the edge of dusk
Waving "Forward", a pale white hand
Foreign grasses that track
The print of boots on wetlands
V2
No mortal being seen or is heard
Memories of time, they echo on
The past re-wound, a lasting
protest by the lost platoon
Chorus
Scene of betrayal
Sold to the enemy so many year ago
They march for their honour
Their history to remake as
Shadows by the lake
V3
The children hear voices that soon fade
Small hearts touch the earth of those graves
Small faces wondering
As the ghosts parade their brave
Chorus/Outro
Scene of betrayal
Sold to the enemy two centuries ago
They march for their honour
Cheated history to remake as
Shadows by the lake
Shadows by the Lake
© roger antony carter 2009
March (21)