Lyrics

Soft sun shining on the ripples of the stream Summertime has come Moorhens and ducks and coots and swans are swimming Together with their young. Each day they swim collecting weeds, to build their nests between the trees On the banks of the stream It seems such a peaceful life, building nests and breeding life But life’s not always as it seems What seems to be ain’t actually and you’d know what I mean If you saw this scene on the stream. Soft sun shining on the ripples of the stream Summertime has come Moorhens and ducks and coots and swans are swimming Together with their young. Wings flapped, water splashed, head to head I watched them crash The attacked began to retreat using wings and feet Harsh sounds were being thrown, much anger being shown One letting it’s feelings known, “Get off of my patch!” It seems such a peaceful life, building nests and breeding life But things ain’t always as they seem What seems to be ain’t actually and you’d know what I mean... If you saw this scene on the stream. Once chased out of the zone the offender was left alone The message squawked, “Get out!”, could not be ignored Tranquillity was restored. Soft sun shining on the ripples of the stream Summertime has come Moorhens and ducks and coots and swans are swimming As I sit and watch in the sun.