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End Of The Land

I got to run to the setting sun ...


A song which personalises a place of ritual significance to the ancient Celts of the region of Finisterre (End of the Earth) and of more modern pilgrims to the area. A place where 'death' and 'rebirth' can be physically experienced in the setting and rising of the sun.


If I've got to drive all night till the morning light ...



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