New Nature

There was mother watching and waiting
For me to meet her expectations
I would burn her out in the furnace
Build a brand new reputation

The longer I stayed at home
The further I had to dig for gold
The longer I stayed at home
The deeper I dig for gold

I went wandering through the canyons
Across the desert to the sea
I walked through all my own clothing
Threw away my old beliefs

In a village, became blacksmith
Became respected for my works
It was good with my new neighbours
Who never knew of my family curse

The longer I stayed at home (at home)
The deeper I'd have to dig for gold
The longer I stayed at home (home home)
The deeper I dig for gold

My new nature by the summer
Seven years away from home
I have children I am care taker
Will let them fly when they have grown

The longer I stayed at home
The deeper I'd have to dig for gold
The longer I stayed at home
The deeper I dig for gold

Open in Spotify

• Ya Ho :Studio, Single, 1988
• Justhipper (Compilation) :Compilation, Album, 2017

Played at:

• Manchester Green Rooms – 9th August 1987

Chords:

Verses : G, C, D, G

Chorus ("The longer I stayed at home....") : C, G, C, D