Where dips the rocky highland
Of Sleuth Wood in the lake,
There lies a leafy island
Where flapping herons wake
The drowsy water rats;
There we’ve hid our faery vats,
Full of berrys
And of reddest stolen cherries.
Come away, O human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand.
Where the wave of moonlight glosses
The dim gray sands with light,
Far off by furthest Rosses
We foot it all the night,
Weaving olden dances
Mingling hands and mingling glances
Till the moon has taken flight;
To and fro we leap
And chase the frothy bubbles,
While the world is full of troubles
And anxious in its sleep.
Come away, O human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand.
Where the wandering water gushes
From the hills above Glen-Car,
In pools among the rushes
That scarce could bathe a star,
We seek for slumbering trout
And whispering in their ears
Give them unquiet dreams;
Leaning softly out
From ferns that drop their tears
Over the young streams.
Come away, O human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand.
Away with us he’s going,
The solemn-eyed:
He’ll hear no more the lowing
Of the calves on the warm hillside
Or the kettle on the hob
Sing peace into his breast,
Or see the brown mice bob
Round and round the oatmeal chest.
For he comes, the human child,
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world’s more full of weeping than he can understand.
## Production notes (Dreamwave / euphoric / uplifting)
- Vibe/intent: magical, mystical, fairy-siren, euphoric uplift; also calming and reassuring (no aggressive drops).
- Tempo/feel: 92–104 BPM, dreamy half-time groove; steady but light swing.
- Key & harmony: start in a warm major or modal mixture (e.g., Dorian) to keep it “enchanted” without sounding cheesy; gentle chord movement every 1–2 bars.
- Structure:
- Intro (8–12s): airy pads + distant chimes + oceanic shimmer
- Verse 1 (Lyric 1): soft pulse, filtered synth-bass, light arps
- Pre-chorus: lift with rising reverb tails + extra percussion layer
- Chorus/Refrain: widen the stereo, add sparkly plucks, chorus harmonies (optional)
- Verse 2, Pre-chorus, Chorus (repeat with subtle variation)
- Bridge (calming half-drop): reduce drums, add wordless “ah” textures + folk-like plucked tones
- Final chorus: richer harmony, longer sustain, fade with water/forest ambience
- Sound palette:
- Pads: glassy dream pads / choir pad (not too bright)
- Leads: twinkling bell synth or music-box plucks
- Bass: rounded sub + soft synth bass
- Percussion: warm kick, brushed snare/soft rim, airy hat/shakers, no hard EDM claps
- FX: reverse delays, chorus width, reverb “hall” for chorus words, occasional vocal-glisten
- Vocal direction: female lead with Manhattan accent, mid-range, calm tone; avoid high-pitch “cartoon” delivery; emotion should feel protective, lulling, and inviting.
- Mix priorities: vocals clear and intimate; keep high end smooth; let shimmer sit under the lyrics; avoid harsh sidechain pumping.
- Lyrical delivery: emphasize the refrain lines with slightly longer phrasing and softer consonants; keep dynamics controlled (uplift without hysteria).
## Music prompt (max 990 characters)
Dreamwave euphoric uplifting mystical fairy-siren calming song. 98 BPM, dreamy half-time groove, warm modal harmony, gentle chord movement. Magical atmosphere: shimmering pads, twinkling bell/music-box plucks, soft synth arpeggios, rounded sub-bass, airy hats, smooth warm kick, ocean/forest ambience FX (light chorus, reverse delay, lush reverb tails). Structure: enchanted intro, soft verse, rising pre-chorus, wide uplifting refrain, calming bridge with reduced drums and soothing wordless textures, final chorus more luminous then gentle fade. Female vocalist, mid-range not high-pitched, not girly/tacky, with a Manhattan accent; soothing, reassuring, protective delivery that feels like a fairy invitation.