this song has a 50/50 chance of making me cry when I'm not in mourning ...

[maribou]

Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before

And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West

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[iko.livejournal.com]

Me too. The lyrics are brilliant and Annie Lennox is a goddess.

[maribou]

I think I have worshipped her ever since I first saw the video for "Sweet Dreams" (or whatever the official title is) lo these many years ago...