Wildfires in the Snow

from Fool Under Water by Ila Barker

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lyrics

How much until the scale begins to tip
Sinking deeply to a place you prayed others wouldn’t slip
It’s tough to not be angry asking how could you have left
Heartbroken that you dipped to that level of depressed

In all of this darkness somehow you had a light
A spark that shone brightly and gave others hope for life
I’m sorry it all just became too much
That it seemed the only way was for you to give up

Everything you sang was for your community
Inspiring nations you reached for betters things
Lifting your people up with language and the drum
Knowing there was good things still yet to come

You saw the beauty in it all and the job you had to do
Using laughter as a tool and that smile of yours too
You believed in easier days but there just was too much weight
I wish I could do more for you but now

I promise to carry on from the groundwork that you laid
I’ll never let your death only be in vain
Your life touched more people than you’ll ever know
You sparked wildfires even in the snow

Circles
Life gets real tough sometimes I know
I’ve walked to the end of the line a few times myself
For myself gotta give me my best chance
I know the work isn’t done here yet

Hard to make sense in a senseless world
Wearing the weight of it all takes its toll
Oh I know I’ve felt that burden too
I gotta do all I can do

It could have worked out other ways
It could have worked out other ways
Spinning in circles far too fast to catch my step
It could have worked out other ways

An unreal light you shone bright on the coldest of nights
Real big dreams to change the world for us all
Oh I recall singing songs late at night with you
Making plans in that Toronto hotel room

It could have worked out other ways
It could have worked out other ways
Spinning in circles far too fast to catch my step
To catch my breath

It could have worked out other ways
It could have worked out other ways
Spinning in circles far too fast to catch my step
I wish it had worked out another way
It could have worked out other ways

credits

from Fool Under Water, released October 28, 2022
Written and read by Ila Barker
Sound design by Sierra Noble
Produced by Sierra Noble
Engineered by Sierra Noble
Mixed and edited by Sierra Noble
Mastering by John Paul Peters at Private Ear Recording

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Ila Barker Winnipeg, Manitoba

With her soulful voice and lyrics that wash over the hearts of audiences like waves, Ila Barker is a force to be reckoned with. This Anishinaabe and settler folk-soul artist, takes listeners on an introspective journey through her new album, an honour song of her metamorphosis, Fool Under Water. ... more

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