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The Middle of the Ocean

by Russick Smith

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My girl is away at sea for three months for work. What she does it pretty cool and, despite the long periods of separation, I support her 100%. So this year for Valentine's Day, I wrote her this song...

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I measured all of the distance
between you and I
Three thousand miles, plus a few
I couldn’t get there if I tried

But it’s not the distance getting me
It’s just a fact of life
So if it’s not the separation
Maybe it’s the time

You’re gone between the rolling waves
I’m here between the rolling hills
Distance is just an empty thing
That only love can fill

I measured all of the minutes
Between you and I
Three months, plus a couple days
A whole season passing by

But it’s not the time getting me
Apart is just a part of life
So even it I’m counting the days
I know time is on our side

You’re gone between the rolling waves
I’m here between the rolling hills
We know time’s a fickle thing
That only love can fill

Sure I am lonely, of course I miss you
I wouldn’t feel bad if I didn’t care
But I do, I do care for you
And part of you is time and distance

I’ll always measure the miles between us
I’ll still count the days
What’s getting me is sentimental
But if that’s it, I’ll be okay

So do yourself a favor
When your heart’s in the middle of the ocean
Unpack these words from your sea bag
Unfurl my devotion

You know ‘tween the rolling waves
I know between the rolling hills
That time and distance are just fleeting things
That only love can fill

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released February 14, 2020

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Russick Smith Fort Collins, Colorado

Russick Smith is a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer known for his performances in natural and non-traditional locations.

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