Beyond the Edge lyrics
sweet sorrow 2000
Amy Hindman
Feels like it’s time to move on
sweet sorrow parting as I linger on
blessed home, gifting my soul with her song for so long
sweet shelter from the storm made my broken heart strong
CHORUS:
And now I must go out again, & follow the passion of this dream, my friend,
& where my heart is leading me now . . . can’t say that I know
so I’ll just let go . . . be the river & flow . . .
And faith has brought me here before . . .
trust in the process an opening door
shedding an outworn self
growing to become more . . .
with the power of love guiding me my dreams will soar . . .
CHORUS:
And now I must go out again, & follow the passion of this dream, my friend,
& where my heart is leading me now . . . can’t say that I know
so I’ll just let go . . . be the river & flow . . .
The river is constantly changing I know . . .
it’s not in her nature resisting the flow,
swift current clear water she travels along she is free . . .
reflecting the truth of my nature, who I’m birthed to be . . .
Being free . . .
sweet sorrow parting as I linger on
blessed home, gifting my soul with her song for so long
sweet shelter from the storm made my broken heart strong
CHORUS:
And now I must go out again, & follow the passion of this dream, my friend,
& where my heart is leading me now . . . can’t say that I know
so I’ll just let go . . . be the river & flow . . .
And faith has brought me here before . . .
trust in the process an opening door
shedding an outworn self
growing to become more . . .
with the power of love guiding me my dreams will soar . . .
CHORUS:
And now I must go out again, & follow the passion of this dream, my friend,
& where my heart is leading me now . . . can’t say that I know
so I’ll just let go . . . be the river & flow . . .
The river is constantly changing I know . . .
it’s not in her nature resisting the flow,
swift current clear water she travels along she is free . . .
reflecting the truth of my nature, who I’m birthed to be . . .
Being free . . .
give yourself to love kate wolf
Kind friends all gathered round, there’s somethin’ I would say
that what brings us together here has blessed us all today
Love has made a circle that holds us all inside
where strangers are as family
& loneliness can’t hide
Chorus:
You must give yourself to love, if love is what you’re after.
Open up your hearts to the tears and laughter and
give yourself to love give yourself to love
I’ve walked these mountains in the rain,
I’ve learned to love the wind
I’ve been up before the sunrise to watch the day begin . . .
I always knew I’d find you though I never did know how,
but like sunshine on a cloudy day
you stand before me now . .
CHORUS:
So Give yourself to love if love is what you’re after
open up your hearts to the tears and laughter and
give yourself to love, give yourself to love
Love is born in fire, it’s planted like a seed,
and love can’t give you everything,
but it gives you what you need.
And love comes when you’re ready
love comes when you’re afraid . . .
it’ll be your greatest teacher,
the best friend you have made . . .
CHORUS: So give yourself . . . give yourself to love
that what brings us together here has blessed us all today
Love has made a circle that holds us all inside
where strangers are as family
& loneliness can’t hide
Chorus:
You must give yourself to love, if love is what you’re after.
Open up your hearts to the tears and laughter and
give yourself to love give yourself to love
I’ve walked these mountains in the rain,
I’ve learned to love the wind
I’ve been up before the sunrise to watch the day begin . . .
I always knew I’d find you though I never did know how,
but like sunshine on a cloudy day
you stand before me now . .
CHORUS:
So Give yourself to love if love is what you’re after
open up your hearts to the tears and laughter and
give yourself to love, give yourself to love
Love is born in fire, it’s planted like a seed,
and love can’t give you everything,
but it gives you what you need.
And love comes when you’re ready
love comes when you’re afraid . . .
it’ll be your greatest teacher,
the best friend you have made . . .
CHORUS: So give yourself . . . give yourself to love
Beyond the edge
amy hindman March 1996
As we journey beyond the edge . . .
identities shift & boundaries fade
exploding voodoo mask promenade . . .
lives redefined in this masquerade
Becoming the love that we are . . .
illumination like a shining star . . .
Trust in the magic the heart speaks of . . .
be here now for I am love
no separation no need to fear . . .
expanding beyond old ideas held dear
Stretching beyond who we think we are . . .
trusting in a greater love far beyond small mind conception
Dancing the edge surrendering all . . .
risking & daring to meet this high call
Problems dissolve when small mind surrenders guided by love
only one mind we’re of . . .
Courage it takes to live in faith . . .
seeing beyond the illusions we make
in truth we create a sacred space . . .
guided by the light we all are one . . .
and every heart we touch embraces all
hear the call . . .
Follow the light within your soul . . .
the gift that we are already whole . . .
in the silence you’ll be your divinity . . .
Ahhhh Ahhhh Ahhhh
identities shift & boundaries fade
exploding voodoo mask promenade . . .
lives redefined in this masquerade
Becoming the love that we are . . .
illumination like a shining star . . .
Trust in the magic the heart speaks of . . .
be here now for I am love
no separation no need to fear . . .
expanding beyond old ideas held dear
Stretching beyond who we think we are . . .
trusting in a greater love far beyond small mind conception
Dancing the edge surrendering all . . .
risking & daring to meet this high call
Problems dissolve when small mind surrenders guided by love
only one mind we’re of . . .
Courage it takes to live in faith . . .
seeing beyond the illusions we make
in truth we create a sacred space . . .
guided by the light we all are one . . .
and every heart we touch embraces all
hear the call . . .
Follow the light within your soul . . .
the gift that we are already whole . . .
in the silence you’ll be your divinity . . .
Ahhhh Ahhhh Ahhhh
A Self Outworn
amy hindman November 1996
I used to feel that I belonged – to a family – with my man part of a clan
but now somehow I’ve outgrown the form
shattered images of a self outworn . . .
suspended somewhere between here & there
CHORUS:
Life is a process of learning to let go . . .
or struggling, suffering through another show . . .
the Buddhists say attachment is the cause of all sorrow . . .
so I pray that I may with all my soul . . .
perfect the art of letting go
The more I grow I leave behind dear loved ones that I know
the love still felt deep within my soul . . .
leaving is painful . . . this I know . . .
yet I have many new seeds to sow . . .
CHORUS
Life is a process of learning to let go . . . or struggling,
suffering through another show . . .
the Buddhists say attachment is the cause of all sorrow . . .
so I pray that I may with all my soul . . .
perfect the art of letting go
Here within this empty space . . .
formless, floating, scared without a trace. . .
direction uncertain, path unknown
with the faith of a child, I will be shown
Shiva . . . the Lord of the Dance . . . the Hindus say he reminds
to let go of that which binds that we hold onto
what within me must die so I may fully live . . .
CHORUS
Life is a process of learning to let go . . . or struggling,
suffering through another show . . .
the Buddhists say attachment is the cause of all sorrow . . .
so I pray that I may with all my soul . . .
perfect the art of letting go
but now somehow I’ve outgrown the form
shattered images of a self outworn . . .
suspended somewhere between here & there
CHORUS:
Life is a process of learning to let go . . .
or struggling, suffering through another show . . .
the Buddhists say attachment is the cause of all sorrow . . .
so I pray that I may with all my soul . . .
perfect the art of letting go
The more I grow I leave behind dear loved ones that I know
the love still felt deep within my soul . . .
leaving is painful . . . this I know . . .
yet I have many new seeds to sow . . .
CHORUS
Life is a process of learning to let go . . . or struggling,
suffering through another show . . .
the Buddhists say attachment is the cause of all sorrow . . .
so I pray that I may with all my soul . . .
perfect the art of letting go
Here within this empty space . . .
formless, floating, scared without a trace. . .
direction uncertain, path unknown
with the faith of a child, I will be shown
Shiva . . . the Lord of the Dance . . . the Hindus say he reminds
to let go of that which binds that we hold onto
what within me must die so I may fully live . . .
CHORUS
Life is a process of learning to let go . . . or struggling,
suffering through another show . . .
the Buddhists say attachment is the cause of all sorrow . . .
so I pray that I may with all my soul . . .
perfect the art of letting go
for kaylan
amy hindman may 13, 1996
In a lifetime we sometimes find
precious pearls amidst the storm in which we’re born
blessing our journey on the way back home
remembering who we’re birthed to be you & me
and together we discover we are free
CHORUS
And the vision that we hold will keep us young & bold
and our love will fuel the flame, and light our way again
Through the mind fields that threaten peace,
allowing fear to remain
but now the power of love will guide us home again
Within the mind field there is a shield that severs love
protecting all that we feel
repeating familiar dramas of the child inside
from a time when there was nowhere to run & hide
but now the power of love will guide us home again
CHORUS
And the vision that we hold will keep us young & bold
and our love will fuel the flame, and light our way again
Through the mind fields that threaten peace,
allowing fear to remain
but now the power of love will guide us home again
and the power of love will guide us home again
precious pearls amidst the storm in which we’re born
blessing our journey on the way back home
remembering who we’re birthed to be you & me
and together we discover we are free
CHORUS
And the vision that we hold will keep us young & bold
and our love will fuel the flame, and light our way again
Through the mind fields that threaten peace,
allowing fear to remain
but now the power of love will guide us home again
Within the mind field there is a shield that severs love
protecting all that we feel
repeating familiar dramas of the child inside
from a time when there was nowhere to run & hide
but now the power of love will guide us home again
CHORUS
And the vision that we hold will keep us young & bold
and our love will fuel the flame, and light our way again
Through the mind fields that threaten peace,
allowing fear to remain
but now the power of love will guide us home again
and the power of love will guide us home again
changed
amy hindman august 31, 1998
Today, it seems I’ve changed
somehow the world doesn’t feel the same
Familiar shadows revealed again
Sweet sorrows remembering when
And it’s strange how the body knows
hidden beneath scarlet ribbons and bows
are wounds of long ago somehow it knows
And now I see through my eyes
what you might see in a different light
loved ones gathered by your side
in the blink of an eye you might die
Walking the ledge to eternity
afraid of dying and leaving your family
on this final journey coming home to be free
The times I’ve lived in pain I’d like to go home again
the suffering of this human form
sometimes I wish I’d never been born
Remembering our divinity
obscured within humanity is a life purpose to be free
being who we’re birthed to be
I dreamed of you one night
from heaven I came on a 10-speed bike
you were young, so handsome then
in a minister’s robe way back when
I knew your face I loved your smile
but I would not be born for awhile
You didn’t know that girl in the hall
she picked her father cause he was the best choice of all
for creating her path on earth chosen at birth
And daddy you have blessed me
with the presence of love all my life
you’ve given me so purely a strength of spirit through strife
So blessings on your journey home
I know for you, you’ll never be alone
and when you see the light we’ll hold you in flight
Today, it seems I’ve changed . . .
somehow the world doesn’t feel the same
Familiar shadows revealed again
Sweet sorrows remembering when
And it’s strange how the body knows
hidden beneath scarlet ribbons and bows
are wounds of long ago somehow it knows
And now I see through my eyes
what you might see in a different light
loved ones gathered by your side
in the blink of an eye you might die
Walking the ledge to eternity
afraid of dying and leaving your family
on this final journey coming home to be free
The times I’ve lived in pain I’d like to go home again
the suffering of this human form
sometimes I wish I’d never been born
Remembering our divinity
obscured within humanity is a life purpose to be free
being who we’re birthed to be
I dreamed of you one night
from heaven I came on a 10-speed bike
you were young, so handsome then
in a minister’s robe way back when
I knew your face I loved your smile
but I would not be born for awhile
You didn’t know that girl in the hall
she picked her father cause he was the best choice of all
for creating her path on earth chosen at birth
And daddy you have blessed me
with the presence of love all my life
you’ve given me so purely a strength of spirit through strife
So blessings on your journey home
I know for you, you’ll never be alone
and when you see the light we’ll hold you in flight
Today, it seems I’ve changed . . .
Once
amy hindman June 1993
Once you were my lover & once my very best friend . . .
on this journey my chosen companion . . .
and once we vowed to share in the nurturing of our love
from season to season . . . guided from above . . .
And once you were my hearth & home . . .
sweet shelter from the storm
loving soulmate, spiritual friend . . .
but our path that we had known
had to come to an end, my friend . . .
Chorus:
For the way of the heart is hard & steep . . .
not for those afraid to take the leap into the deep,
allowing the storm through the unknown
on this long night’s journey home . . .
Through the slow passage of time I mourn . . .
heart aching & forlorn
wishin’ that we weren’t torn . . .
And now I know that you weren’t strong
you needed to remain safe all along . . .
but oh our love could’ve become a most beautiful song . . .
CHORUS
For the way of the heart is hard & steep . . .
not for those afraid to take the leap into the deep,
allowing the storm through the unknown
on this long night’s journey home . . .
Now I lay me down to sleep . . .
I pray thee Lord my soul to keep . . .
on this journey my chosen companion . . .
and once we vowed to share in the nurturing of our love
from season to season . . . guided from above . . .
And once you were my hearth & home . . .
sweet shelter from the storm
loving soulmate, spiritual friend . . .
but our path that we had known
had to come to an end, my friend . . .
Chorus:
For the way of the heart is hard & steep . . .
not for those afraid to take the leap into the deep,
allowing the storm through the unknown
on this long night’s journey home . . .
Through the slow passage of time I mourn . . .
heart aching & forlorn
wishin’ that we weren’t torn . . .
And now I know that you weren’t strong
you needed to remain safe all along . . .
but oh our love could’ve become a most beautiful song . . .
CHORUS
For the way of the heart is hard & steep . . .
not for those afraid to take the leap into the deep,
allowing the storm through the unknown
on this long night’s journey home . . .
Now I lay me down to sleep . . .
I pray thee Lord my soul to keep . . .
Livin' in the let go
amy hindman Summer 2000
Livin’ in the let go . . .
cause I don’t really have to know
what’s so is so . . .
Lift myself from gettin’ low down . . .
chop wood, carry water & row . . . oh oh oh . . .
Got to roll me outta my bed
cause thoughts keep movin’ through my head
of things that need to be said . . .
Livin’ in the let go . . . cause I don’t really have to know
what’s so is so . . .
Lil’ Boat rockin’ & soothin’ my soul
takin’ me deep into my core
and I know that I am so much more . . .
so much more . . . I soar . . .
Take the time to go within
and realize that there’s only one thing . . . Being . . .
the sense of separation you feel isn’t real . . .
Livin’ in the let go . . . cause I don’t really have to know
what’s so is so . . .
Let go . . . be the water & flow . . .
the wizard lives within you know you know
Let go . . . be the water & flow . . .
the answers lie within you know you know . . .
let go . . . you know . . .
cause I don’t really have to know
what’s so is so . . .
Lift myself from gettin’ low down . . .
chop wood, carry water & row . . . oh oh oh . . .
Got to roll me outta my bed
cause thoughts keep movin’ through my head
of things that need to be said . . .
Livin’ in the let go . . . cause I don’t really have to know
what’s so is so . . .
Lil’ Boat rockin’ & soothin’ my soul
takin’ me deep into my core
and I know that I am so much more . . .
so much more . . . I soar . . .
Take the time to go within
and realize that there’s only one thing . . . Being . . .
the sense of separation you feel isn’t real . . .
Livin’ in the let go . . . cause I don’t really have to know
what’s so is so . . .
Let go . . . be the water & flow . . .
the wizard lives within you know you know
Let go . . . be the water & flow . . .
the answers lie within you know you know . . .
let go . . . you know . . .
Magic island lullaby
amy hindman august 1997
Such a brilliant color like passion lights up the sky
reflecting on the water as another day goes by
magic island lullaby
And Avalon will rock you to sleep
safely anchored your spirit she’ll keep
just close your eyes and listen to the sweet sea melody
while the moonlight’s shinin’ in the sky – guardian of light
magic island lullaby
CHORUS:
And out here where the water meets the sky
all your worries will pass you by
and up on high the winged ones sing and fly
just another magic island lullaby
Through the oceans of the earth
humpback whales and Orcas at sea
blissfully they breach and dance with their family
and oh, what a wondrous sight to see
the blessings of the earth surrounding me
CHORUS
And out here where the water meets the sky
all your worries will pass you by
and up on high the winged ones sing and fly
just another magic island lullaby
and oh, what a wondrous sight to see
the blessings of the earth surrounding me
the blessings of the earth surrounding me
reflecting on the water as another day goes by
magic island lullaby
And Avalon will rock you to sleep
safely anchored your spirit she’ll keep
just close your eyes and listen to the sweet sea melody
while the moonlight’s shinin’ in the sky – guardian of light
magic island lullaby
CHORUS:
And out here where the water meets the sky
all your worries will pass you by
and up on high the winged ones sing and fly
just another magic island lullaby
Through the oceans of the earth
humpback whales and Orcas at sea
blissfully they breach and dance with their family
and oh, what a wondrous sight to see
the blessings of the earth surrounding me
CHORUS
And out here where the water meets the sky
all your worries will pass you by
and up on high the winged ones sing and fly
just another magic island lullaby
and oh, what a wondrous sight to see
the blessings of the earth surrounding me
the blessings of the earth surrounding me
beyond the mists of Avalon
amy hindman august 1997
It seems we’re out here in the middle of nowhere
but we’re really somewhere
in the pitch of night she asked “are there any boats around us?”
“yes,” I replied . . .
“oh, that’s good,” she said with a sigh . . .
and through the port side window
boat silhouettes rock and sway anchored securely come what may
and points of view keep shifting as we swing in Cascade Bay
we’re gaining insight along the way
And I always wanted to be anchored at bay
just floating on the summer sea rockin’ to the rhythm you and me . . .
and sometimes we don’t know quite where we’re goin’ to . . .
just cruisin’ the blue until we’re through
Rosario lit up like Camelot visioning who we’re birthed to be . . .
we’re Guardians of the Mystery . . . Keepers of the Key . . .
creating our own destiny, becoming who we’ll be . . .
revealing sacred secrets . . . as we drift here out at sea . . .
And though at times it seems to be uncharted territory
feeling confused and lost at sea
not in control of our destiny
but if you look closely into the eyes of another soul . . .
there are wise ones of old beholders of wisdom this I know
“And what’s your magic?” a monk once asked me . . .
and my friend, The Keeper of the Keys replied, as she looked into my eyes:
“Your magic, Little Big Heart,
is you hold one truth in song for all to hear . . .
you see there are many points of view and the center is you . . .
your Divine nature is anchoring you . . .
so hold this truth so others can see
that they too are free we’re not alone on this journey . . .
expand your vision far be the truth of who you are
and when the earth walk’s done beyond the illusion we’re one
and we’ll meet beyond the mists of Avalon . . .
cause we’re Guardians of the Mystery . . . . drifting out at sea . .
but we’re really somewhere
in the pitch of night she asked “are there any boats around us?”
“yes,” I replied . . .
“oh, that’s good,” she said with a sigh . . .
and through the port side window
boat silhouettes rock and sway anchored securely come what may
and points of view keep shifting as we swing in Cascade Bay
we’re gaining insight along the way
And I always wanted to be anchored at bay
just floating on the summer sea rockin’ to the rhythm you and me . . .
and sometimes we don’t know quite where we’re goin’ to . . .
just cruisin’ the blue until we’re through
Rosario lit up like Camelot visioning who we’re birthed to be . . .
we’re Guardians of the Mystery . . . Keepers of the Key . . .
creating our own destiny, becoming who we’ll be . . .
revealing sacred secrets . . . as we drift here out at sea . . .
And though at times it seems to be uncharted territory
feeling confused and lost at sea
not in control of our destiny
but if you look closely into the eyes of another soul . . .
there are wise ones of old beholders of wisdom this I know
“And what’s your magic?” a monk once asked me . . .
and my friend, The Keeper of the Keys replied, as she looked into my eyes:
“Your magic, Little Big Heart,
is you hold one truth in song for all to hear . . .
you see there are many points of view and the center is you . . .
your Divine nature is anchoring you . . .
so hold this truth so others can see
that they too are free we’re not alone on this journey . . .
expand your vision far be the truth of who you are
and when the earth walk’s done beyond the illusion we’re one
and we’ll meet beyond the mists of Avalon . . .
cause we’re Guardians of the Mystery . . . . drifting out at sea . .
star child
amy hindman Skagit bay ~ La Conner, WA 1980
The sanctuary beyond old messages & lives
the here & now of puppies playin’,
Northwestern beaches of slimy rocks and changing tides
of swaying forceful simplicity
flowing with the sacred dance . . . shunning objective realities
buildin’ bridges to my soul
CHORUS:
Just give me the warm energy of the sun - the salt of the sea
the serenity of knowing we are one in this mystery
awaken the star child in me
The adventure of changes
the fear of the unknown
the child peers into the chasm & weeps
cleanse me with the sea
free me from the boundaries of my mind
echoing all that is divine
CHORUS
Just give me the warm energy of the sun
the salt of the sea
the serenity of knowing we are one in this mystery
awaken the star child in me
the here & now of puppies playin’,
Northwestern beaches of slimy rocks and changing tides
of swaying forceful simplicity
flowing with the sacred dance . . . shunning objective realities
buildin’ bridges to my soul
CHORUS:
Just give me the warm energy of the sun - the salt of the sea
the serenity of knowing we are one in this mystery
awaken the star child in me
The adventure of changes
the fear of the unknown
the child peers into the chasm & weeps
cleanse me with the sea
free me from the boundaries of my mind
echoing all that is divine
CHORUS
Just give me the warm energy of the sun
the salt of the sea
the serenity of knowing we are one in this mystery
awaken the star child in me
spirit of the deer
amy hindman Guemes island, wa 1993
Spirit of love spirit of love spirit of love penetrates all fear
Spirit of love spirit of love
I can feel your healing presence in the gentleness of the deer
as she lingers near to me free of fear
perhaps the mesmerizing mystical tune unites us here
trusting in the language of love we both can hear
Spirit of love spirit of love penetrates all fear
spirit of love spirit of love Spirit of the Deer . . .
Spirit of love . . . spirit of love
Spirit of love spirit of love
I can feel your healing presence in the gentleness of the deer
as she lingers near to me free of fear
perhaps the mesmerizing mystical tune unites us here
trusting in the language of love we both can hear
Spirit of love spirit of love penetrates all fear
spirit of love spirit of love Spirit of the Deer . . .
Spirit of love . . . spirit of love