Breaking Bread Around The Table

This is another song from the last year or so.

I had a riff on the guitar, and pretty much the tune for a whole song, but no words. It’s interesting because the song changes speed from slowish to fast within each verse, and then goes back to the slower speed for the beginning of each new verse.

Words wise, it came from something I read or heard somewhere that was to do with how our environment in part shapes who we are. I think the song is a plea for knowing who we are and being willing to engage with others, especially those with whom we have disagreements.

I realise that is a tall order. It’s hard enough resolving differences within a family setting, let alone a community or nation.

But in the end, we have to learn to break bread with people with whom we disagree if we are to get anywhere.

The title comes from the Linden (Lime) Tree being a symbol of peace.

The Linden Tree

We are who we are,
We are who we are,
We are who we are,
Because of where we come from.
Because of where we come from.
Will you come and eat with me around the table?

Where we are going,
Where we are going,
Where we are going,
Is something we can shape together.
Will you come and sit with me under the Linden tree ?

Who will come with me ?
Who will come ?
Who will come with me ?
Though we do not know the way.
Will you come and walk with me along the road?