DIANA KRALL

- Departure Bay Lyrics

The fading scent of summertime
Arbutus trees and firs
The glistening of rain-soaked moss
Going to the dairy queen at dusk
Down narrow roads
In autumn light

The salt air and the sawmills
And the bars are full of songs and tears
To the passing of the tugboats
And people with their big ideas

I just get home and then I leave again
It's long ago and far away
Now we're skimming stones and
Exchanging rings
And scattering and sailing from departure bay

The house was bare of Christmas lights
It came down hard that year
Outside in our overcoats
Drinking down to the bitter end
Trying to make things right
Like my mother did

Last year we were laughing
We sang in church so beautifully
Now her perfume's on the bathroom counter
And I'm sitting in the back pew crying

I just get home and then I leave again
It's long ago and far away
Now we're skimming stones and
Exchanging rings
And scattering and sailing from departure bay

A song plays on the gramophone
And thoughts turn back to life
We took the long way to get back
Like driving over the malahat
Now a seaplane drones and time has flown

I won't miss all the glamour
While my heart is beating and the lilacs bloom
But who knew when I started
That Id find a love and bring him home

Just get me there and one we will stay
A long time off and far away
Now we're skimming stones and
Exchanging rings
We're scattering and diving in departure bay

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Who wrote Departure Bay lyrics?


Departure Bay is written by Elvis Costello, Diana Jean Krall.
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When was Departure Bay released?


It is first released on April 12, 2004 as part of Diana Krall's album "The Girl in the Other Room" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Departure Bay lyrics?


When we try to understand the message behind it, 'Departure Bay' by Diana Krall is the kind of song that takes you back to the memories of the past, the time that went by, and the bittersweet moments of life. With metaphors like 'skimming stones' and 'sharing rings,' the lyrics indicate the quick passing of time and the important events in life, while 'scattering and sailing from departure bay' means leaving the past behind and taking on new adventures with a heavy heart. The lyrics of the song mainly highlight nostalgia, love, heartbreak, nature, and contemplation. However, the song conveys the message of nostalgia and memory, loss and longing and love and connection at the same time. There is no explicit language, adult content, or any other type of inappropriate material for children in the lyrics. The themes are reflective and nostalgic, centered on memories and family, thus making it appropriate for all ages.
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Which genre is Departure Bay?


Departure Bay falls under the genre Jazz.
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How long is the song Departure Bay?


Departure Bay song length is 5 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Elvis Costello, Diana Jean Krall
Record Label(s): 2004 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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