Lyrics

I was lost in Ceylon, when I came upon the beat
It led me to the river, I nearly fainted from the heat
The ginger tasted bitter, but other spices made me swoon
I did the dance forever, when I recognized the tune

Amazing what can happen, when the mind is fast asleep
When the spirit has been deepened, when there are no rules to keep
I left all of my possessions, I left all my old perceptions
Drowned every new precaution

I was buried in the rhythm...
Buried in the rhythm...

I have dreams that have no meaning
Though I've seen this place before
No sooner these words are spoken
That I see an open door

Ten worlds unfold before me
To reveal three thousand realms
My soul the true reality
My body just a shell

I was buried in the rhythm...
Buried in the rhythm...

During the journey, a lapse in the scheme
All the best plans laid to waste
No sense in forcing my will on this scene
Grand expectations made in haste

I was lost in Ceylon, when I came upon the beat
It led me to the river, I nearly fainted from the heat
The ginger tasted bitter, but other spices made me swoon
I did the dance forever, when I recognized the tune

Amazing what can happen, when the mind is fast asleep
When the spirit has been deepened, when there are no rules to keep
I left all of my possessions, I left all my old perceptions
Drowned every new precaution

I was buried in the rhythm...
Buried in the rhythm...

c 2009 John Anderson