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Deep Water

from Stones Mumma Kissed by Kym Pitman

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lyrics

DEEP WATER © Kym Pitman

When a child comes to you Like Jesus said
Would you give him a stone when he’s asking you for bread

And when a man stumbles ashore with only sweat upon his skin
Would you take him to an island - build a cage and fence him in
Rub salt in his wounds - send him back out to deep water

There’s a woman on the news, war etched into her face
Lines of fear and grief - she’s been degraded and displaced

And the face behind the wire - could be anyone
What if it was your grandchild - your mother or your son
Rub salt in their wounds - send them back out to deep water
oooh

We used to welcome strangers - sleep them closest to the hearth
Keep them safe from danger - now it’s hardened in our hearts
You can feel the nation tremble - you can smell the nations fear
When strangers cry for refuge - say no - you can’t stay here.

Our pity is forbidden and their sufferings denied
We’re not allowed to see them now - out of sight and out of mind
They can just sink or swim - now they’re back out in - deep water
oooh

And what of moral obligation - decency and fairness
Mercy and compassion - dignity - awareness
So turn back your heart Sir - while still there may be time
Denying our humanity don’t make for peace of mind
oooh

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from Stones Mumma Kissed, released February 18, 2022

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Kym Pitman NSW, Australia

Kym Pitman is a soulful poet and songwriter with a haunting voice. She evokes a sense of ecological connection masterfully pertinent to our times, enchanting audiences across Australia and beyond. Kym and her band gently unveil the waiting places of the heart, weaving delightful and evocative landscapes to carry the songs home... ... more

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