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The Lost Road

from Into the Light by Alex MacDonald

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You know how sometimes you don't know which path to take in life, or if you're on the right track? An experience I had during one of the toughest times in my life, when a physical track became a metaphor for my inner struggles, proved the inspiration for this song.

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The lost road

I was climbing the hill past the old waterfall
I was doubting if I might be right after all
For everyone else said my friend must be wrong
But I had supported his cause all along
It was the month of November and late in the day
But I wandered uphill trying to find the right way
As I climbed further up by the gully and trees
I considered the question with growing unease

How could they be all wrong and I be all right?
How could I carry on and continue the fight?
I climbed further up with my eyes to the ground
I was hardly aware of what else was around
I stumbled upon what I thought was a track
It was late in the day, I should really turn back
But the thoughts in my head would give me no rest
So I trudged up the track to decide what was best

It came into my mind: Was I on the right road?
Was this really a path? And then my pace slowed
For gradually my track seemed to merge with the stream
It wasn’t a path, it was only a dream
Should I just recognise that this was a dead end?
There was nothing more I could do for my friend?
But something inside me refused to be beat
I asked God show me if I faced defeat

And just at that moment I was shocked and surprised
The path had turned green, no longer disguised
All grassy and smooth it crossed over the burn
No doubt in my mind which way I should turn
I ran up that track to the top of the hill
And as soon as I reached there, I felt a strange thrill
The mountains lay dark to the north and the west
But the day’s dying glories made sure I was blessed

The sun was just setting, transforming the skies
The glories of heaven amazing my eyes
My heart overflowed with thanks to the One
Who ruled over people, the earth and the sun
I was on the right road, there was no further doubt
A complete transformation from when I wandered out
There were troubles a-plenty I had to pass through
But the assurance of grace they could never undo

© Alex J MacDonald 2017

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from Into the Light, released November 25, 2017
Alex MacDonald: vocals and acoustic guitar
Rob MacDonald: drums
Phil Onslow: bass
Cailean Morison: organ
Rebecca Green: backing vocals
Jon Green:backing vocals
Spider Mackenzie: harmonica

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Alex MacDonald Edinburgh, UK

Grew up in Kildonan Strath, Sutherland, where I loved the psalms and hymns and the old folk songs my father had learned from his drover grand uncle.Went on to Cash, the Clancys and Corries, Tom Paxton and Dylan. Started playing guitar and writing songs in my teens, but only started recording this century with my rock band sons! Either solo or with my band, I've played all over Scotland. ... more

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