Hiding, Hiding

O little one, what have I done?
My crimes I dare not speak.
I wished to guard you anywhere,
But I have proved too weak.
I can’t forget your frightened eyes,
I heard you call my name.
I wished to be a hero,
But now I die of shame.

And now I’m hiding in the shadows, I am hiding from your eyes,
I am hiding in the water, I am hiding from my lies.
I’m a miserable creature and my face you will not know
But I’ve vowed an oath of honour that I’ll go
Wheree’er you’ll go…

My friends of late I have betrayed
I even don’t know why.
I’ve brought dishonour to my land
And knew I had to die.
But when I stood to end my fate
I got a cunning plan:
Why die a rueful traitor,
When I can live a man?

So when I met that hairless brat
I killed it with a strike.
Then in my robes I clad it
So we would look alike.
My hair and beard I all shaved off
And stuck it to his head,
Then left it there a-laying :
My friends should think me dead.

So late that night I did decide
To swim behind your boat.
You’ll never recognize me:
I look like Mr Toad.
I cannot say I like this life,
I’m full of bitterness.
But still it’s fun to roll my eyes
And snarl, and hiss my »s«

ein Lied, inspiriert durch »Der Herr der Ringe« von J.R.R. Tolkien
Ich habe Boromir immer geliebt. Und Gollum auch …
Achtung: Nein, dieses Lied ist kein Spoiler. Alles auf meinem eigenen Mist gewachsen

Text und Melodie © 2002 by Thesilée A song inspired by »The Lord of the Rings« by J.R.R. Tolkien
I’ve always loved Boromir. And Gollum as well…
Important note: No, this song is no spoiler. It’s all of my own invention.

tune and lyrics © 2002 by Thesilée

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