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We met lobster fisherman Eric Mahar by chance on a vacation to Baddeck, Cape Breton Island and were moved to write our first song by his story.

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My father and his before him
Were ruled by the tides.
Each took the wheel of the Anne Louise
But now that girl is mine.
I was twelve years old
When my father told me “it’s time you come with me”.
My God it was cold but my heart was bold
I learned to love and fear the sea.

Chorus:
We were heroes then, when the boats came in.
When the lobster filled the hold.
Now the winds feel strange and the ocean’s changed.
And the future’s dark and cold.

Growin’ up in a harbour town,
The choice was made for me.
All I knew or ever dreamed I’d do
Was given by the sea.
For thirty-five years I’ve worked these waters,
They’ve given me a life.
I’ve a decent home, raised a son and daughter
I’ve a strong and patient wife.

We were heroes then, when the boats came in.
When the lobster filled the hold.
Now the winds feel strange and the ocean’s changed.
Our legacy’s been sold.

I’m a lucky man ‘cause I fish for lobster
And snow crab on the side.
But the cod are gone, they say it won’t be long.
We’re all on borrowed time.

Bridge:
I catch myself looking at my boy like my father looked at me.
I say, “You need to find a life on the land
‘cause there’s no life left in the sea.
there’s no life left in the sea.

But we were heroes then, when the boats came in.
When the lobster filled the hold.
Now the winds feel strange and the ocean’s changed.
I’m tired and I’m old.

But we were heroes then, when the boats came in.
When the lobster filled the hold.
Now the winds feel strange and the ocean’s changed.
I’m tired and I’m old.

I was twelve years old
When my father told me “it’s time you come with me”.

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from Cut Flowers - A bouquet of Canadian songs, released September 1, 2022

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Rhindress Kelowna, British Columbia

We began writing songs in 2017 and now have 18 original songs which we have begun recording under the band name Rhindress. Our songs are a reflection of our real life experiences and the people and stories we have gleaned from our travels across Canada and the world.

Jim Rhindress plays guitar and Kim Rhindress plays keys, bass and melodeon. We both sing and harmonize and love spreading the love! ... more

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