Ash in the Water (Luaith)

I took them to the river mouth
Where the salt comes up to meet the stone
Poured them out at the turn of tide
And walked the whole way back alone

Aoife went at seventeen
Ronan didn't make the ridge
I keep their voices in my throat
Like a stone under a bridge

Ash in the water (luaith san uisce)
Grey going out with the grey
Ash in the water (luaith san uisce)
Nothing to carry away

I knelt where the water runs
And washed what nobody else would touch
(Luaith, luaith, luaith)

Ash in the water (luaith san uisce)
Grey going out with the grey
Ash in the water (luaith san uisce)
I'm the one who has to stay