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Dreamtime Stories

by Seraya Young

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This track pays homage to my father and the father of a friend. Returning to my folk roots (in the context of my home, Australia) its a salute to a generation of fathers who were born to a world so very different to the one we now inhabit.

It's a reminder that the gifts they bestowed on us still have life within us and through us.

Thank you Dad.
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DREAMTIME STORIES

(Copyright Seraya Young 2022)

V1

Priceless sunset, billy tea
That cheeky smile, now I can breathe
Like the turtles who take on the mighty sea
You always make your way back to me

CHORUS

Telling me dreamtime stories, under southern stars
Sacred and alive with so much wisdom to impart
Your love was etched in my soul, right from the start
Still it echoes in the beat of my heart

Your love was etched in my soul, right from the start
Still it echoes in the beat of my heart

V2

Solid like the rock, in the heart of this land
That you cherish for the treasure it holds
For an old school gentleman, a family man
Who showed me how to pan for its gold

CHORUS

Telling me dreamtime stories, under southern stars
Sacred and alive with so much wisdom to impart
Your love was etched in my soul, right from the start
Still it echoes in the beat of my heart

Your love was etched in my soul, right from the start
Still it echoes in the beat of this heart

BRIDGE/INSTRUMENTAL

La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la (slide guitar)


OUTTRO

There were highs and lows, twists and bends
Our time together, came and went
And I hope you know, how much it meant,
My father, my friend

REPEAT

Well of course you know, how much you meant
My father, dad, my friend

credits

released August 20, 2022
Warm thanks to everyone who was a part of this project.

Cliff Joshua and Keith Dowd – thank you for your love, your example and lives well lived.

Darren Dowd and Tracey H, thank you for encouraging me to write this.

Sam Shepherd – thanks so much for your enormous talent, sensitivity and being so easy to work with. The atmosphere and emotion you have helped create and capture is beautiful and much appreciated by all of us.

Petr – for your ongoing support and encouragement.

Released August 21,2022
Music and Lyrics – Seraya Young
Lead Vocals/Harmonies – Seraya Young
Guitar/Bass/Mandolin/Drums – Sam Shepherd
Recorded at Sam Shepherd Music Studios
Produced by Sam Shepherd/Seraya Young
Mixing and Mastering – Sam Shepherd

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Seraya Young Brisbane, Australia

Singer songwriter Seraya is an artist unafraid to traverse a musical path of diversity and infectious melody with her every step. Her body of work has always reflected the human condition through her own life’s experiences and musings and is filled with songs that touch your soul and leave you with a sense of joy and unity.
Seraya’s latest release “Anytime is Fine” is available now. ... more

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