Higher bound
Waterboys · Other Songs - Waterboys
but I'm harder to hold
Down through this earth
my story is told
I'm a wheeling and a-winding down
every road and every town
I'm tumbling through the years
Higher bound!
I've as many eyes
as ever were
And though I'm older
than the world
I am the very youngest thing
that ever did breath upon a pearl
I am a coat of many colours
with the coronation stone and the crown
I'm tumbling through the years
Higher bound!
I'm the song of the river
speeding unceasing to the sea
I'm alive!
I'm in love!
Each and every time
there's some for me
My head is in the stars
my feet are on the ground
I'm tumbling through the years
Higher bound!
I filled the hall
at Bru na Boine
I saw the rose
of mystery
I've been a fish
upon a coin
Complete
I'll never be...
I'll meet you on the mountain
when the mountain time comes around
I'm tumbling through the years
Higher bound!
I'm dancing through the years
Higher bound!
Higher Bound
Higher Bound stands as a testament to The Waterboys' signature fusion of rock energy and folk storytelling. Emerging from the band's extensive catalogue, the track captures the atmospheric depth and spiritual yearning that define their musical identity. While the group is often celebrated for their 'Big Music' era, this recording reflects the enduring commitment to lyrical narrative and melodic grandeur found throughout their discography. The song aligns with the band's tradition of exploring themes of journey and transcendence, utilizing a dynamic arrangement that balances acoustic intimacy with expansive production. As part of their broader body of work, it reinforces their status as a distinctive force in British rock, continuing to resonate with audiences through its evocative composition and emotional resonance.