Cara Dillon - Giving (Official Video)

‘Giving' is taken from Cara's forthcoming album Coming Home, out March 2024.
VIDEO CREDITS
Director/Cinematographer: Ben Walton (@benwaltonfilms)
Editor: Odhrán Mullan (@odhranmullan)
Producer: Sam Lakeman
LYRICS
I would not go empty-handed
For it’s been drummed into me,
Give anything, but give.
A hand-tied bunch from the garden,
A stone smoothed by the love of a hand,
Sea glass of blue and green,
Sharp edges gone now by the shape-shifting sands.
Give anything, but give.
Feathers found in the forest,
A cross made of rushes,
A stick, weathered, not broken,
Give anything, but give.
A penny from your pocket,
Hair for the locket,
A book, dog-eared and tired,
That might just hold a mystery unfolded.
In my pocket I found from you
The sweetest treasures wrapped in leaves.
We followed the trail into the light
And searched the forest far and wide.
And all the while, side by side,
Gathering our scattered thoughts.
You have my heart, what will I do?
For now we’re coming home.
In my pocket, I found from you
A handful of our memories.
We followed the trail into the night
And left the forest far behind.
You have my heart, what will I do?
For now we’re coming home.
Written by Cara Dillon & Sam Lakeman

[@ElinasAlchemy]

I feel so happy to have discovered her back in 2011 and she was like a beautiful little secret for me (nobody around me listened to this kind of music) and now I have a feeling the time is very close for such creators to be known by such larger audiences because the values of our world are changing and people en mass go deep into appreciating heritage, ancestry, the beauty of days of old, nature, simple pure music and the pure intentions behind it. So much love to you both Cara and Sam, thank you for the music, years now. What a beautiful video, such atmosphere!

[@enriquealmenzar2872]

Usted que desayuna? Inspiración?

[@enriquealmenzar2872]

Estabas bajo los efectos del ayahuaska verdad? Yo creo eh

[@SambaScramble]

Same! I discovered in around 2002, also quite alone.

[@shaungilbert09]

No words will ever be able to describe Cara Dillon's voice. One of a kind.

[@markshepardsongs]

Years of inspiration from Sam & Cara. thank you both for reaching out across time and space with song.

[@enriquealmenzar2872]

Gracias a tí por el comentario

[@zachbecvar]

This is breathtaking in its tenderness and the depth of feeling it evokes. 😮😢❤

[@lorrainerose3016]

Such a beautiful song and artist. Reminds me of my beautiful late mother

[@andrzejkerner]

lovely. so tender, so wise

[@cliffordcarnicom]

Thank you Cara for all the gifts you have given to us for time eternal, best regards, from Clifford, listening to you in Montana, USA.

[@mattfiddler7690]

So tender 😢
Thank you

[@chowardjones]

AWESOME! Your best ever.

[@debbiewheeler4066]

Love this ❤ Thank you, Cara and Sam.

[@EkaterinaHa5]

Such a wonderful, touching song! I'm looking forward to the album!

[@KerryDexter]

Thank you Cara and Sam -- and Ben and Odhran too, well shot and well edited

[@f.schapp4731]

Just amazing, thank you Cara and Sam :)

[@lhvent]

So good ❤

[@warrenwigutow1724]

Glorious. Glorious.

[@DavidWoodArtist]

Welldone Cara, Sam, Ben and Odhrán.. I had the pleasure of meeting Cara and Sam in Cambridge gig, loved it. Beautiful video and very well done. :)

[@michaelhall9211]

Just seen her live recently! Magical lady and her talented husband and band too. I have this album and three others all beautiful!

[@enriquealmenzar2872]

Suelo olvidar los nombres pero Cara y Sam se ven fáciles de recordar la verdad , van como muy unidos

[@navarouk]

This is the best thing I’ve heard in ages. Thank you Cara and Sam

[@PeterSperr-ud7wi]

Danke für die Musik, die mir mein Leben leichter macht!

[@Somerset-In-The-Blood]

Grand 😊Best wishes to you both 🙂

[@laurentcinus]

Wow !! 🤩🤩🤩