The Pearl - Judee Sill

I’ve been looking for someone

Who sells truth by the pound

The I saw the dealer and his friend arrive

But their gifts looked grim

Now I’m tired of hanging on

Waiting for a showdown

Don’t you see I gotta ride 'em out

'Cause the pearl’s just around the bend

Beautiful pearl, oh when will you reappear?

Mysteries unfurl and become so clear

When I feel you near

I found a way outside myself

To make my spirit climb

And I could of shinnied on up

But my rope was made of wind

I appreciate the words

But I won’t be there at showtime

Don’t you see I gotta ride them out

'Cause the pearl’s just around the bend

Beautiful pearl, oh when will you reappear?

Mysterious unfurl and become so clear

When I feel you near

When my backyard weeds grew high

I hoped that they would hide me

But I felt that the pearl was near

'Cause I thought I saw it shine

I was looking all around

When I felt it there inside me

And I see a possibility

That its been there all the time