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(A song from the American Civil War. About leaving, about love, about the madness of larger forces ripping lovers from one another, and the futile but persistent desire to keep love alive in the midst of gut-wrenching separation from home, lover, and familiarity with no assurance of return.)

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As time draws near, my dearest dear, when you and I must part
What little you know of the grace and awe of my poor aching heart
Each night I suffer for your sake, you’re the one I love so dear
I wish that I was going with you, or you were staying here

I wish my breast was made of glass wherein you might behold
Oh there your name I’s wrote, my love, in letters made of gold
Oh there your name I’s wrote my love, believe me when I say
You are the one I love the best until my dying day

The crow that is so black, my love, would surely turn to white
If ever my love prove false to you, bright day would turn to night
Bright day would turn to night, my love, the elements would mourn
If ever my love prove false to you, the seas will rage and burn

And when you’re on some distant shore, think of your absent friend
And when the wind blows high and clear a line to me pray send
And when the wind blows high and clear, pray send a line to me
That I might know by your own hand, how time has gone with thee

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from Halfway Home, released October 8, 2014

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Seth Mountain 이산 South Korea

Seth Martin (aka Seth Mountain or 이산), is a roots musician originally from the Pacific Northwest (US).

Continuing in the radical tradition of artists like Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and Utah Phillips, Martin has been living in Seoul since 2015. He regularly performs with Korean and foreign folk, indie and rock acts.

"Quite possibly the closest thing we have to Woody Guthrie."
--Bill Mallonee
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