From the recording In the Earth's Fading Light
Kristina Stykos: vocals, guitar
Patti Casey: flute
Produced by Kristina Stykos.
Recorded at Pepperbox Studio, Chelsea VT except for Karen Almquist’s track recorded at Red Rooster Studio, Berkeley CA, and Bela Flecks tracks recorded on the road.
Edited, mixed and mastered by Corin Nelsen at Imaginary Road Studios, Windham County VT.
Lyrics
Swallow Come Down
(c) 2005 Kristina Stykos/BMI/Horse Thief Publishing
I am the swallow, I am in flight
I have been flying all of the night
The sea is raging, my wing is torn
I am the swallow of the storm
Swallow come down
Swallow come down, down, down
Swallow come down
Off in the distance, is that a light?
Could there be a flame on such a night?
My heart is weary, but my will is strong
Could there be a place for me to belong?
Swallow come down
Swallow come down, down, down
Swallow come down
Hurricane lantern coming in sight
Her dancing and swinging is my delight
Glistening oak tree, weathered and true
She is the beacon that brought me to you
Swallow come down
Swallow come down, down, down
Swallow come down
Lend me your branches, let me come down
Help me find solace on solid ground
Let your arms open, let your eyes see
Keep the love flowing , between you and me
Swallow come down
Swallow come down, down, down
Swallow come down