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Jonah's Whale

from Anchor - EP by Heather Miller

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about

This song started out from the challenge "Write a song from the point of view of an animal that wouldn't be considered a pet." Once I stumbled across the idea of Jonah's Whale the rest came pretty quickly.

lyrics

I am just a simple whale
I sing my way across the ocean
But when Jonah’s ship set sail
An age old plan was put in motion

I was appointed on the day that I was born
I won’t spite the hand that feeds me
He doesn’t ask too often and He doesn’t ask too much
I will do as my Lord needs me

When they threw Jonah to the waves
I was waiting there to catch him
That bellyacher banged my belly for three days
It was worse than indigestion

I was appointed on the day that I was born
I won’t spite the hand that feeds me
He doesn’t ask too often and He doesn’t ask too much
I will do as my Lord needs me

Then the man inside made peace
The struggle in my gut was over
I heaved him out upon the beach
Turned to face the deep and dove there

I was appointed on the day that I was born
I won’t spite the hand that feeds me
He doesn’t ask too often and He doesn’t ask too much
I will do as my Lord needs me

I was appointed on the day that I was born
I won’t spite the hand that feeds me
He doesn’t ask too often and He doesn’t ask too much
I will do as my Lord needs me

I am just a simple whale
I sing my way across the ocean

credits

from Anchor - EP, released November 13, 2012
Heather Miller - vocals, acoustic guitar
Daniel Barrett - background vocals, bass
Red Young - piano, Hammond organ
Rick Richards - drums
Ana Bee - background vocals

Artwork by Alicia Carradus: aliciacarradus.blogspot.com

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Heather Miller Austin, Texas

Heather writes songs of connection. Connecting what you've been feeling to what you've been trying to say. Connecting to characters that feel like long lost family. Connecting lightness and humor to loneliness and hurt. Taking her place in the lineage of acoustic folk songstresses, Heather is the real deal. She will brighten your day and soften your heart. ... more

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