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To Santiago

by Blooming

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about

This is a song I wrote in homage to the Camino de Santiago- an 800km pilgrimage across the north of Spain to the fabled town of Santiago.

Well actually, it's actually the title song of an entire album I wrote about my journey!

It's a journey I think every person should do at least once in their life. In spite of its challenges (it's A LOT of walking), it's a trek that cracks you open to life in the most wonderful ways- you'll meet lifelong friends, see spectacular vistas and be a part of a 1200 year old experience that will give you answers to questions you've needed answered.

Buen Camino friends!

lyrics

I wake up into the early morning
The world is dark, my body’s tired and sore
And I leave all the people loudly snoring
I’m just happy I can walk a little more

And the sun is rising slow behind me
And it casts my shadow long and strong
Like so many pilgrims here before me
I am in the place where I belong

CHORUS
I’m on my way to Santiago
De Compostela to find you
I’m on my way to Santiago Honey
Step by step, I'm heading home to you

Soon I catch the scent of Spanish coffee
Drifting from the local pincho bars
I say Hola as locals walk by me
As I tune the strings on my guitar

And ahead is many miles of walking
Through the rain and mud and wind and sun
And somewhere I know my girl is waiting
But I’m told this is no race to run

CHORUS

Leave me broken, leave me humble
All the ways you’ve made me stumble
Give me lessons I can learn
No matter how my body burns
Take me closer bit by bit
I’ll just make sure that I don’t quit
I’m only human give me grace
I’m on the road to find St James

Ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhhh

Oh my feet are blistered, bruised and aching
My knees still hurt from the Pyrenees
But all day long the landscapes show their glory
And here I’m free to be who I must be

And through every town I can’t pronounce
I stamp my way to victory
There’s a story here that’s worth relating
The pain and joy will be a gift to me

Chorus

And the evenings are a tired ritual
The pilgrims smile at what we’ve overcome
It’s the simple things for which we’re grateful
Like a wine before the setting sun

And as I lay my head down on my pillow
I think of all the wonders of the day
And even when I have left Santiago
It’s a place I’ll leave my heart to stay

credits

released March 4, 2024
Patrick Blooming - Lead Vocals, Lyrics, Melody and Chords
Joshua Moore (The Redwoods) - Acoustic Guitars, Back Up Vocals, Mandolin, Electric Guitars, Harmonica
Jake Bartlett - Drums
Raphael Bowen - Bass
Cam Mineo - Back Vocals
Callum Edwards - Organ

Mixing- Callum Edwards
Mastering - Aaron Dobbs

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The product of 10 years of artistic exploration, Blooming (the project of Patrick Grierson) is the emerging project of an artist seeking to break free from the shadows of doubt and expectation and finding redemption through music and creating a community around it. ... more

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