《Terrapin Station (Live at Barton Hall， Cornell University， Ithaca， NY， May 7， 1980)》歌词

[00:13:14] Terrapin Station [Live at Barton Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, May 7, 1980

[00:13:14] Terrapin station - lady with a fan

[00:13:14] Let my inspiration flow in token rhyme, suggesting rhythm,

[00:13:14] That will not forsake you, till my tale is told and done.

[00:13:14] While the firelights aglow, strange shadows from the flames will grow,

[00:13:14] Till things weve never seen will seem familiar.

[00:13:14] Shadows of a sailor, forming winds both foul and fair all swarm.

[00:13:14] Down in carlisle, he loved a lady many years ago.

[00:13:14] Here beside him stands a man, a soldier from the looks of him,

[00:13:14] Who came through many fights, but lost at love.

[00:13:14] While the story teller speaks, a door within the fire creaks;

[00:13:14] Suddenly flies open, and a girl is standing there.

[00:13:14] Eyes alight, with glowing hair, all that fancy paints as fair,

[00:13:14] She takes her fan and throws it, in the lions den.

[00:13:14] Which of you to gain me, tell, will risk uncertain pains of hell?

[00:13:14] I will not forgive you if you will not take the chance.

[00:13:14] The sailor gave at least a try, the soldier being much too wise,

[00:13:14] Strategy was his strength, and not disaster.

[00:13:14] The sailor, coming out again, the lady fairly leapt at him.

[00:13:14] Thats how it stands today. you decide if he was wise.

[00:13:14] The story teller makes no choice. soon you will not hear his voice.

[00:13:14] His job is to shed light, and not to master.

[00:13:14] Since the end is never told, we pay the teller off in gold,

[00:13:14] In hopes he will return, but he cannot be bought or sold.

[00:13:14] Terrapin station

[00:13:14] Inspiration, move me brightly. light the song with sense and color;

[00:13:14] Hold away despair, more than this I will not ask.

[00:13:14] Faced with mysteries dark and vast, statements just seem vain at last.

[00:13:14] Some rise, some fall, some climb, to get to terrapin.

[00:13:14] Counting stars by candlelight, all are dim but one is bright;

[00:13:14] The spiral light of venus, rising first and shining best,

[00:13:14] On, from the northwest corner, of a brand new crescent moon,

[00:13:14] While crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune,

[00:13:14] Terrapin station.

[00:13:14] In the shadow of the moon, terrapin station.

[00:13:14] And I know well get there soon, terrapin station.

[00:13:14] I can't figure out, terrapin, if its the end or beginning, terrapin,

[00:13:14] But the trains put its brakes on, terrapin,

[00:13:14] And the whistle is screaming, terrapin.

[00:13:14] Terrapin station - at the siding

[00:13:14] While you were gone, these faces filled with darkness.

[00:13:14] The obvious was hidden. with nothing to believe in,

[00:13:14] Sullen wings of fortune beat like rain.

[00:13:14] You're back in terrapin for good or ill again, for good or ill again.