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I have to sing this song for choir...absolutely love it.

Obviously about passing on.

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The harmony carries the singer on a journey. Laying down our bodies is symbolic of laying down our worries and being carried. Love this song.

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In Scottish legend, dead people will takes the low road back home. So I think it's a farewell song of a dead

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The Wailin' Jennys - Long Time Traveller Lyrics

Artist: The Wailin' Jennys

Album: Firecracker

These fleeting charms of earth Farewell, your springs of joy are dry My soul now seeks another home A brighter world on high I'm a long time travelling here below I'm a long time travelling away from home I'm a long time travelling here below To lay this body down Farewell kind friends whose tender care Has long engaged my love Your fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above I'm a long time travelling here below I'm a long time travelling away from home I'm a long time travelling here below To lay this body down...

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