Fleet Foxes - Oliver James lyrics

On the way to your brother's
House in the valley, dear
By the river bridge
A cradle floating beside me
In the whitest water on the bank
Against the stone
You will lift his body from the
Shore and bring him home

Oliver James, washed in the rain no longer
Oliver James, washed in the rain no longer

On the kitchen table that
Your grandfather did make
You and your delicate way will
Slowly clean his face
And you will remember when you
Rehearsed the actions of
An innocent and anxious mother
Full of anxious love

Oliver James, washed in the rain no longer
Oliver James, washed in the rain no longer

Walk with me down Ruby Beach
And through the valley floor
Love for the one you know more
Love for the one you know more

Back we go to your brother's house emptier
My dear the sound of ancient voices ringing
Soft upon your ear

Oliver James, washed in the rain no longer
Oliver James, washed in the rain no longer