August from Sister Moon by Andrea von Kampen
When late August arrives on the Great Plains, I am over the oppressive days of summer. And yet, in my 24 years of living here summer is only lasting longer and the winter snows come less often. This is not new news, but the personal nature of it compelled me to write a haunting lullaby about what our future generations will miss.
Tracklist
| 8. | August | 3:09 |
Lyrics
Let’s ride our bikes down to 48th
A drop in a pool that never permeates
And I found rhubarb even if it’s late
Find me something sweet and I’ll make it okay
August in the heat
Beneath a shady tree
I hope our kids can feel the breeze
All my dreams so free
But tell me how to be
In this late summer heat
I’m scared of
All the things they’ll miss, Decembers turning white
The beauty of the forest the Ogalala still high
The air was heavy even when it’s late
The nighttime will come but the cool will stay away
Credits
Written by Andrea von Kampen
Produced by Andrea von Kampen
Engineered by Ben Brodin at Hand Branch Studio
Mastered by Doug Van Sloun at Focus Mastering
Vocals by Andrea von Kampen
Guitar by Andrea von Kampen
Celesta by David von Kampen
License
All rights reserved.
Andrea von Kampen is a folk singer-songwriter based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose effortless vocal delivery has been praised by Hear Nebraska as “soulful and worn-in.” Inspiration for Andrea’s songs often come from literature, art, and nature; in particular the literature and nature of Nebraska and the Midwest.
Andrea is set to release her next album, “That Spell,” on August 6th, 2021.