Homefire from Stay Awhile by Joanne Rand
Homefire (spiritual folk love song)
This song was cowritten with my first husband in 1986, and has served as a spiritual hearth for me all of my adult life. "Keeping the homefire burning." Homefire is the name of my label.
Tracklist
| 6. | Homefire | 4:36 |
Lyrics
Keeping the homefire burning
Hoping you will see the smoke
Keeping the homefire burning
Hoping you will see the smoke
It’s been such a long time
Golden leaves scattered on the soil
And you ain’t made up your mind
I should be headed to the river, my bucket to fill
[CHORUS]
I can’t believe that I am
Waiting on a piece of wind like you
I can’t believe the time
Waiting on a love so overdue
[CHORUS]
Love that’s real don’t die
Embers lie beneath the ash and coal
That’s the reason why
I’ll be loving you ‘till I grow old
Can’t predict what comes
Life will bowl you over heart and soul
But I will beat my drum
Thrumming of a heart that seeks to be whole
Credits
This song written by Joanne Rand & Joaquin de Matilda 1986-2022
Album Credits:
"Stay Awhile" ©2023, Joanne Rand, Homefire Productions, BMI
All songs written, arranged, and produced by Joanne Rand.
Mix production by Stephen Hart, Petaluma, CA
Recorded at Universal Balance Studios, Piet Dalmolen, Arcata, CA.
Tim Randles (Bass), Piet Dalmolen (electric guitar), Rob Diggins (violin)
Joanne Rand (piano, acoustic guitar, vocals, design), Greg King (photo).
Thanks to Stephen Hart for 30 years of exquisite creative collaboration!
Thanks to all the musicians, to Piet, & to my family for their love & support.
License
All rights reserved.
“A fixture of the Northern California folk scene, Rand’s life, activism & art are woven seamlessly together. A celebrated musician, composer & teacher. From stripped-down folk songs to lush, textured rock arrangements, she makes consistently engaging, perceptive, universal music.”-SFStation.com 2012. Touring nationally for 30 years, Rand is currently releasing 15th CD of original songs.