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SYD BARRETT'S
SEA SHANTY
THE SONG "OPEL"
THROUGH LANDS, SHORES AND SEAS
i. Introduction ....................................................3
ii. The title ..........................................................9
iii. The totem .....................................................20
iv. The far distant shore ...................................30
v. Driftwood ......................................................48
vi. Dry tears ......................................................60
vii. A circle of grey ...........................................71
viii. To be found… ............................................81
ix. Information pack ........................................90
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Opel

 On a distant shore, miles from land
Stands the ebony totem in ebony sand
A dream in a mist of grey
     On a far distant shore

 The pebble that stood alone
And driftwood lies half buried
Warm shallow waters sweep shells
So the cockles shine

 A bare winding carcass, stark
Shimmers as flies scoop up meat, an empty way
Dry tears

 Crisp flax squeaks tall reeds
Make a circle of grey in a summer way, around man
Stood on ground

 I'm trying, I'm trying
To find you, to find you

 I'm living, I'm giving
To find you, to find you

 I'm living, I'm living

 I'm trying, I'm giving