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Realisation that rising seas have forced people to leave their homes and lives for an uncertain future, the plight of climate refugees

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When the sun is high
They seek the shelter of the shade
Kids run and hide and play
They have no cause to be afraid

The sea has been their friend
They dance and sing their happy song
They don’t know what the future holds
They only know where they belong

They know it in their hearts
The ocean does not fight
It gives them what they need

They wake up everyday
And wade along the shore
With hope and faith they pray
That they won’t ever … have to say … say goodbye

They look up and see the stars
That shine so brightly in their eyes
They smile with wonder at the sky
But waves below hide desperate cries

Now there’s tension in their days
They don’t know where their future lies
They know they have to change their ways
It’s written in their children’s eyes

They know it in their hearts
The ocean does not fight
It gives them what they need

In the middle of the night
The tide begins to turn
With hope and faith they pray
That they won’t ever … have to say … say goodbye

Say goodbye
Say goodbye

Don’t want to leave my home
Don’t want to say goodbye

I don’t want to leave my friends
But I know I’ve got to … say goodbye
Say goodbye

Gonna miss my friends,
Miss my home
I don’t want to have to … say goodbye
We don’t want to say … say goodbye

They didn’t want to have to leave
It’s goodbye to grass and trees
They’re climate refugees
They know there’s no reprieve

Say goodbye
Don’t want to say goodbye
Say goodbye
Say goodbye
Say goodbye

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from Space & Time, track released February 7, 2020
Lyrics and Music by Malcolm Forest Wakeford
All instruments and vocals by Malcolm Forest Wakeford except ukulele by Mike Caen
Produced by Malcolm Forest Wakeford
Mastered by Greg Calbi, Sterling Sound

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Malcolm Forest Wakeford Sydney, Australia

Born in London, Malcolm is now based in Sydney, Australia.

After nearly two decades touring with artists such as Albert Lee, Dr John and Little River Band, Malcolm was inspired to record his own material.

Best known as a drummer/singer, performing with artists such as John Farnham, Jackie Orszaczky, Tommy Emmanuel and Vince Gill, he plays all instruments and sings all the songs on Space & Time
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