Talisker Bay Songtext
von Robin Laing

I picked up stones on Talisker Bay
I threw them in the sea
I had to find a different way
Something right for me

I watched the boats go sailing by
I saw the waterfall
Dropping down the cliff so high
I heard the seabirds call

I felt the waves on Talisker Bay
Crashing over the stones
The ancient dance of foam and spray
And tall ships coming home

I threw my voice across the sky
It fell into the sea
I was Icarus flying high
Nobody watching me

And time stood still for me
There by the margin of the sea


I poured a dram on Talisker Bay
The night time coming on
I decided I would stay
And feel the kiss of dawn

A driftwood fire to keep me warm
The liquid fire inside
Suddenly the inner storm
Quietened down and died

And time stood still for me
Tasting the smoke and the stone
By the margin of the sea
Sweet salty memories of home

Beneath the stars on Talisker Bay
I sang a simple song
All the world seemed far away
The night was still and long

Something in that Talisker dram
Opened up my eyes
I came close to understanding
The things that I should prize
(That doesn′t make me wise)


And time stood still for me
Tasting the smoke and the stone
By the margin of the sea
Sweet salty memories
Sweet salty memories of home