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Water Rising

from Water Rising by Mary Scholz

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I began this song by writing a poem after one of many nights full of recurring nightmares. These nightmares were only identical in theme - they always involved watching my husband (then boyfriend and then fiancee) get swept away after watching the water rise up around us. Often it was a tidal wave of some nature, but the end was always the same - total separation and me looking for him in the aftermath. These dreams went on for years, often happening every night for months on end.

Only in one dream did I find him, in the worst way, which is when I wrote this poem.

Months later I began writing this tune on the guitar and couldn't seem to find lyrics to match the haunting melody and accompaniment. After sitting with producer and friend Nathan Terry going over my options with it, it occurred to me that the two were made for each other - and so came the song.

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I wait for Water Rising
I take your hand in mine
We look to the horizon
We know there's no more time

Awake my heart is racing
Asleep my mind is free
Awake my eyes are bleeding
Asleep you're gone from me

It's arms are cold and hurried
Your hands were always warm
I feel you fingers ripping
Away into the storm

Awake my heart is racing
Asleep my mind is free
Awake my eyes are bleeding
Asleep you're gone from me

Awake my heart from dreaming
Awake my eyes from tears
Awake my mind from slipping
Awake me from my fears

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from Water Rising, released December 10, 2010
Written by Mary Scholz

Mary Scholz: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Alfred James Goodrich: Cello
Nathan Terry: Percussion

Cello Arrangements by Alfred James Goodrich

Recorded by Shaun Sutkus at More Sound Studios
Additional tracking by Alfred James Goodrich at Silvertone Studios

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Mary Scholz Los Angeles, California

Hi Everyone - Mary Scholz here! I've been singing and writing songs since I can remember, and have spent the past 15 years touring the US, UK and Europe.
Music has always been a huge part of my life - thanks for letting me continue to make it a part of yours.
Thanks for supporting!
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