To the Edge of Nowhere – Song Of The Day 4
Posted on 28 Aug 2017
This is definitely influenced by the hero story concepts of Joseph Campbell, which also tie in with the creation of art and the fear one faces in putting Art into the world. So the artist goes to the edge of her known world and into the uncomfortable or exciting area of discovery. Having the courage to go on the journey is an initial obstacle. Then she comes back with her art and doesn’t know whether anyone else will understand what she’s found or created. Campbell says the gold found can sometimes turn to ashes when brought back to the real world.
There’s also an echo of the idea of revolution in here, as I wrote it in 2016 during the 100 year commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising.
To The Edge Of Nowhere
Oh I long to go
To the Edge of Nowhere
But all my doubts and woes
Had me going nowhere
But oh I’m gonna go
To the edge of nowhere
And I know I know
I’ll be the first to get there
Even as this city burns
Even as I pray
The way ahead is less than clear
But I’m going all the way
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And I long to show
You what I find there
Treasures pure as gold
Will all come in good time there
Even as this city burns
Forever as I pray
You and I will get there
Hell, we’re on our way
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