Orphan’s Lament
Robbie Basho * Track #6 On Visions of the Country
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Album Visions of the Country
Orphan's Lament by Robbie Basho
Performed by
Robbie BashoProduced by
Will AckermanWrited by
Robbie BashoAbout
Basho himself was orphaned as an infant. This song expresses a longing to be reunited with his parents.
The liner notes dedicate the song as follows: “To all the little orphans of the rainbow; and may they find the gentle hand of the Creator.”
Orphan’s Lament Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Born for love and nothing more
Given away 'cause we was poor
Will you wait
Will you wait for me?
[Verse 2]
My hair was black and my eyes was bright
Never gave pleasure to my parent's sight
Will you wait
Will you wait for me?
[Chorus]
I'll be waiting there by the river, my love
I'll be waiting there by the trees
Will you wait?
[Verse 3]
My face was brown and my hair was long
Cut my hair and hushed my song
Will you wait
Will you wait for me?
[Verse 4]
All my life I've been forced to roam
Never had a place to call my own
Will you wait, will you wait for me?
[Chorus]
I'll be waiting there by the river, my love
I'll be waiting there by the trees
Will you wait?
Will you wait?
Orphan’s Lament Q&A
Who wrote Orphan’s Lament's ?
Orphan’s Lament was written by Robbie Basho.
Who produced Orphan’s Lament's ?
Orphan’s Lament was produced by Will Ackerman.