When all that's left to do
Is reflect on what's been done
This is where sadness breaths
The sadness of everyone

Just like when the guys built the
Dam at otter creek and all the
Water backed up
Deep enough to dive

We took the dead man in sheets
To the river flanked by love
Deep enough to dive
Deep enough to dive

Be here now
We took him there and three
In a stretcher made from trees
That had passed in the storm

Leave the hearse behind
To leave the curse
Be here now


Lyrics submitted by Caverna[RR], edited by SmileyKovacs

The Dam at Otter Creek Lyrics as written by Chad David Taylor Chad Alan Gracey

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    It's probably not the real meaning, but I always like to think that this song is about how the true artists need to be original, and stop trying to be like the artists they love. As if in order for the art to live on, people need to make original songs, and if all they do is appreciate bands like Live, then the music will die in time.

    Be here now, artists!!!!!!!!!!! :)

    steve82con October 22, 2008   Link

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