Gerry Rafferty - The Ark (Official Audio)

Gerry Rafferty - The Ark (Official Audio) from the album 'City to City'.
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Lyrics:
See the dark night has come down on us
The world is livin' in its dream
But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way
The time has come to trust that guiding light
And leavin' all the rest behind
We'll take the road that leads down to the waterside
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way
And we'll sail out on the water
Yes we'll feel the seas roll
Yes we'll meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known
If you travel blindly, if you fall
The truth is there to set you free
And when your heart can see just one thing in this life
We'll set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way
And we'll sail out on the water
Yes we'll feel the seas roll
Yes we'll meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known
See the dark night has come down on us
The world is livin' in its dream
But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way
And we'll sail out on the water
Yes we'll feel the seas roll
Yes we'll meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known
#GerryRafferty #TheArk

[@robharding5345]

The album City to city, is still a classic album, to compete with any other of modern times.

[@thorsvensson8172]

I’m not in any way a spiritual bloke, but this song lifts my soul to a new level. It’s a song for our post truth age and offers some hope for escape from the liars and charlatans who dominate the world.

[@stuartg4670]

You're not alone with that sentiment

[@AllofJudea]

Whatevers written in your heart

[@staceymurray9644]

I'm from paisley Gerrys home town we are all awakening to it all

[@MonkeyNutPlugs]

Sounds like you're actually a spiritual bloke! ;) ... Respect! & I so agree!

[@roseeven6515]

I agree that you are more spititual than you relaize. Please know that there is a vast difference between "spiritual" and "religiious" also. I have felt the same way as you described since I first heard and loved this song in the 1970s.

[@cg2bx264]

Beautiful song.

[@Secretarian]

Gerry's voice is like a healing balm, so smooth and comforting.

[@thedon8337]

My infant son’s favorite song right now. If you watch him while he’s listening to it, you can tell he is getting lost in the vocals. God bless Gerry Rafferty.

[@donkjr]

The vocals here are just brilliant. This song is just plain incredible!

[@heinersteuber1294]

Bin jetzt 75 Jahre alt und bin mit dieser Musik aufgewachsen. Ein fantastischer sensibler Songwriter mit einem tollen melodischen und melancholischen Touch. Leider viel zu früh von uns gegangen und nicht richtig wertgeschätzt!! Könnte stundenlang zuhören.

[@-Bodybuilding-]

👍

[@michaellucas862]

I think we will see Gerry Rafferty in heaven. This is a spiritual song.

[@jevinday]

There is literally nothing to say. Anything I could put into words would do this song, artist, and album an injustice. This album honestly is so far beyond being able to use mere words to try and describe it. Perfect is really the only word I can think of

[@glitchnyrmatrix7296]

Gerry Rafferty knew the truth was in the God of the Bible. But like many of us who believe, Jerry struggled and died young. The song is so prophetic... I'm writing this in September of 2021. I'm 70 years old and can say that I've never seen darkness come down on us like we are seeing today. But we have to know that we must wake up from this nightmare and be born again of water and the spirit. Rafferty had it right! Many of us have traveled blindly and fallen. But the truth in Jesus Christ is there to set us free we will be free indeed. And we will be to be free once our heart can see the One Thing that is the reason for our existence on this planet... An eternal relationship with the creator of the universe... Then we know and have hope that we will be taken out of this world in the ark that is God's love... The Rapture. Or we can be like the rolling stone in Baker Street and grow old ever searching for a meaningful tomorrow that will never come.

[@jacobvandijk6525]

@The GameCat's out of the Gluebag-ger If I was pressed I'd say it sounds very human! God-like??? Your neighbour must be Fred Flintstone, right?

[@johnwheat5199]

Spot on brother, you haven't done a bad job, believe me!

[@mikeyancik5002]

i love you

[@lisadc4681]

jevinday Agree 100%!!

[@terrystorey5331]

Hair standing up on the back of my neck, another classic from Gerry, still listening in MAY 2021, 76 years old and grateful that i can listen to one of the all time great musicians,been listening way before baker st, never tire of listening to his voice which has a hypnotic quality,sadly taken far too son.

[@michaelslocum9537]

Good on you Terry! I played on this track as a member of The Bushwhackers.

[@lisadc4681]

Terry Storey Well said! Agree 100% with everything you said..😎

[@dottiebaldwin253]

76 and there, too!

[@kgalalelomonthe5778]

Terry has said it all. Gerry Rafferty was not your usual musician and artist out to take your money for nothing. He delivered unbelievable angelic music. Heard this song in my teens. I am 62 now. It has not changed.

[@staceymurray9644]

I'm from his home town and we love him and ate proud of his lyrics ❤

[@genemcgowin5966]

One of my favorite songs off of city to city. My dad passed away in 2021 and loved Gerry Rafferty. This song takes me back to childhood and memories of my Dad

[@rafaelbraga2751]

Very nice 😢🎉

[@jeffkiely958]

Agree with all the heartfelt comments. A rare combination of spirituality, poetic talent and musicianship. His spirit lives on through his music.

[@cherylcobb9144]

I know we were directed to goodness when at 68 with my beloved dying this is giving me the peace we knew was here

[@michaelrichardson4174]

I feel like crying every time I hear gerrys music. Magical. Love this track.

[@call.7678]

Agreed, it makes me emotional. One of my favorite albums.

[@thomashart9304]

At 45 yrs old, I was a young child when this album came out. I discovered it in my early teens going thru my dad's old collection of vinyl. He still has it, and I listen to it digitally now. Just as good now as it was back then. There isn't a song on this album that I skip to get to the next.

[@TheBigBanggggg]

46 Years ago you had no idea about this album.

[@LoneRanger100]

That’s not what he means

[@themixedmessages6780]

I had the same experience with it being in my dad’s collection. A timeless message and masterpiece 😊

[@michelledavis8159]

City to City was the album I found in my late dad's record player whilst clearing his flat. It's now my favourite album. I played Baker Street and The Ark at his funeral

[@wilmaxx1]

Amazing songwriting and what a voice love this album got me through some dark times RIP gerry the world lost a diamond

[@andrewjohnstone963]

A hymn of hymns Wondrous and Wonderful ❤❤

[@mikeyancik5002]

the voice of a true vocal angel singin up in heaven forever courtin the rest of the angels

[@sharonjones873]

pure genius pure gold and so very very missed. God bless you Gerry, may your Ark sail well, carry you home, and long may you sing new songs beneath those new skies. X

[@yongkim777]

Have allways loved his music! Never thought he got his due as a musical artist & poet!

[@MrGhostwhowalks]

I can’t help but get spiritual with the purity of his voice and what this song might mean. The Ark…. Noah’s Ark ; represented Jesus Christ and his salvation of us. It’s a nerve wracking thing to stand at the beginning of a great journey of beginning, and decide to set out on it. The Ark, and trusting to set out on that chosen vessel, represents that well. Trust in Jesus as the Ark.

[@cianmoriarty7345]

The Ark of the Covenant was a protection and enclosure to bring the Old Covenant, the Ten Commandments, from the desert exile to the Promised Land of Israel. Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant, that enclosed and protected the Word Made Flesh and brought the New Covenant, Jesus Christ, forth to the nation of Israel.

[@kgalalelomonthe5778]

A classic that I first heard as a teen in the 70s and to this day I just want to hear it over and over! Angelic voice.

[@garyhull5617]

Here's the connection: Mathew 24: 37-39.

[@christopherbuck9599]

One of my all time favorite songs by Gerry.

[@BarbaraWilson-e4t]

I remember when I found this album. Oh wow!!!

[@mgmtrace1]

Beautiful song and voice. Thank you for your music Gerry.❤

[@DCHurlford1]

The intro to the song is performed by an Australian outfit called "The Bushwackers". Never tire of listening to City to City, an epic album from start to finish.

[@karenlackner192]

I feel so blessed that I have known Gerry’s songs my whole life. He was a gift to the world!

[@Vejur9000]

Despite his fears of performing on stage, despite his self consciousness over his eyesight, despite all his demons over drinking, Gerry Rafferty’s face was as beautiful as his voice, possessing technically perfect pitch and tone, incomparable as a lyricist, and a musical genius, who knew exactly what he wanted in his music. This is an artist for the ages. All hail, Gerry Rafferty.

[@staceymurray9644]

I'm proud to say he lived 10 minutes walk from my home town we just played Gerry at my uncles funeral in Paisley Pais Ley 😊

[@peterbiesbroek]

Amen to that brother...Gerry is eternal, true music, harmony, peace & understanding...

[@Vejur9000]

@@staceymurray9644 Condolences to you and your family.

[@mrs.r.d3878]

Love you Jesus❤💯

[@cazb877]

Absolute perfection, god bless your beautiful soul Gerry Rafferty ❤

[@stub2022]

I was 11 when this album was released, and it's been with me every since.

[@wmrxb15]

This is such a beautiful track to open the City to City album; such a hearfelt message of hope in the lyrics, Gerry's usual talented collaboration of musicians (including the 'folky' section with the fiddle etc) and to bring the whole thing together is the absolutely fabulous vocal harmonizing.

[@MrSilverbirch]

Was a young guy during the late 70s,so got to know all of Gerrys more famous tunes around that time.This one however somehow escaped me,and more bizarrely rarely gets any air time.Should be a classic.Such a beautiful song,so apt for the time s we live in.

[@roseeven6515]

Amen! I heard this song first in the 70s. And I have always wondered why we never hear this played on the air.

[@dansorin6676]

More than words is this masterpiece

[@aeduk707]

Audio theatre.A true melodic magician.Thank you .

[@aziara369]

These descriptions. Wow.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Gerry certainly had his share of vices, drinking not the least among them, but this song indicates that he was a believer in The One, and that's a very comforting thought.

[@johndavies3701]

Close your eyes and drift away with GR, peace and tranquility ❤️❤️

[@tautliners]

Reminds me of the wonderful 70's, happy times.

[@antonioaraujo5140]

I Just recovered this ark treasure from an old cassete of my dad. I used to love this song when i was a kid and always have been on my mind but i didnt knew the name. Just a bliss. Love it...

[@51maryruth]

I had this album back in the 80's and wore it out. What a great voice he had, most albums have maybe 5 good songs, this album, every single song was awesome..RIP Gerry Raferty ✝️🙏😢🎼🎵🎶

[@MrWalbudri]

Wonderful.. Rip gerry

[@elhadjiba9727]

I listen to Gerry since childhood from Senegal west Africa

[@JoeS-u9v]

Love this song almost as much as his major hits... very spiritual... we'll feel the sea grow...

[@stjeremiah]

This is a beautiful song. A great listen during times of stress.

[@4178529]

Pure brilliance ! Lyrics to die for--timeless !

[@allsorts7049]

I remember one thing that struck me and stayed with me ! In one of his interviews he said too much fame could take you to hell . Know wonder before he got famous or the band he were with got famous he would move on . Over and over again. I believe that and that’s why he is in heaven singing .

[@MusicGirl-jj7bi]

Why yes, please do re-upload the greatest album of all time!

[@bwilderd5082]

A Song for the Ages. R.I.P. Gerry.

[@sailorman64]

My favorite song of all time.

[@jevinday]

When you pass away you'll sail on the water in peace, on the most beautiful ocean you've ever seen

[@russellbrookes7238]

Good choice my friend, yes we will meet out on the water......peace buddy was brought up on Gerrys albums!

[@rodolfomahtiss4970]

In Casablanca is where I listened to the magic album city to city the first time ,and believe me folks the whole day, I had just its echo in my ears I then realised what genius Gerry Rafferty was and always be, I loved your music and I always will so RIP gerry.

[@markgrant5305]

My favourite GR song. The rhythm and tempo conjuror up the feeling of being on the water at sea!

[@petermorris8475]

Great classic album

[@littlebluedaewoo]

That harmonization is grandiose and brings a tear to my eye every time I hear this beautiful song.

[@miketate9254]

This is a hymn

[@wiebewestra8821]

Yes, just like many other songs of this album. The mess is made by the message of Luther and Calvijn

[@dannystevens9290]

This is poetry on music

[@jessicarabbit2989]

If you look closely you can see two images, both on the left. One is Billy Connolly and the other is John Byrne who is the artist behind a lot of Rafferty’s work 🙏🏻

[@wish21100]

Well spotted .. I love these sort of things

[@Gusrikh1]

The most beautiful song… so beautifully crafted. Perfect in every way…. down to the arrangement… the guitar solo … everything..

[@SAOProductions1955]

The time has come to trust God's guiding light...

[@ericcampbell6370]

This is such a beautiful song.. It breaks my heart.

[@glendavis3628]

when i pass, whitch i hope will be a while... play this in my memorey

[@swerom99]

I want too...

[@AndreRMeyer-ns6gw]

@@swerom99 me three

[@vwgirlbeth]

I'm ready to sail out on the journey. Thankful to have this with me.

[@markfranklin1869]

143 comments only. For this masterpiece!? After the COVID bullshit. I am ready for the end.

[@Juanness1]

Always touches my soul

[@Pablo668]

I love this song ❤️

[@peacefulprepper8567]

You hear music as I do. Some songs go through my soul and touches places I didn't know I had. I've always loved Gerry Rafferty but hadn't heard this one. Thank you!

[@glenndespres5317]

One of my favorites that I cannot for the life of me get any reactor to react to. I would say” Their loss” but I want others to experience this gem!

[@andymiller6645]

Definitive Gerry Rafferty

[@christopherheinig5590]

Marvellous masterpiece, echoes of Fairport Convention

[@jcplayer00]

My first tape. I still listen in 2021!

[@welshlyn9097]

So you should,stay safe.

[@metavandermeer8106]

Gerry knew😊

[@mrs.r.d3878]

Beautiful

[@thefancullinibrothers1983]

Gerry’s a one off 😍

[@kayleda555]

This has a very "Comfortably Numb" sound to it, and I love it

[@wish21100]

Do I detect a Pink Floyd affinity ?

[@bernardmurphy8925]

All in all, in my view, his best album: the pinnacle of his compositions, arrangenents, maybe even lyrics. Also, the epitome of his sound... Much missed, but what a legacy, and all too underrated...

[@johnsmith-gm9ci]

love lead the way

[@dansorin6676]

This beautiful song reminds me when I was 18 years old a memory will never forget

[@matttrafton2725]

This is one of three songs I listen to during my annual visit to my father's grave at Arlington.

[@paulfamechon]

Dad's favourite album.

[@terrystorey5331]

Now 78 and still listening,just hope i never go deaf

[@scissors656]

we will meet out on the water !

[@larbimenni612]

Tu es parti un peu trop tôt à mon humble avis! heureusement que tes chosons t 'immortalisent et ce puis fort longtemps que les écoutais;... très jeune ; très très jeune; Repose en paix tu le mérite

[@rajkokrvavac5773]

Thank You Gerry. From Serbia

[@scottfickbohm8851]

makes me think of growing older, simplifying, living and enjoying, then kicking the can and then being reunited ...

[@jamesmcfarlane2382]

Gerry was of course raised as a catholic and the influence - the mark😂- it doesnt leave you. His songs in my mind are hymns of a sort with a religious message or an analogy. Im not going to get into a lot of detail but i see this song as the catholic moving from one life to the spiritual next world meeting up with strangers who all hold the same belief in the after world.its a great song.

[@andrewjohnstone963]

I was raised in the Presbyterian faith and Gerry was raised but 15 miles from me I see no trace of the medieval practices in his songs they are spiritual but non denominational I didnt pursue the upbringing beliefs I had im very spiritual as I think Gerry was But I see not one trace of the medieval practices of the Catholic church and I only raise it to counter your raising of it completely unnecessary he gave out spiritual vibes not dogma and fear which sadly all Western religion encompasses No Gerry was a spiritual poet of no denomination End of ❤

[@christhegreat8096]

Fckn SUPERB👌🏻

[@nelsonr.nateragudino7360]

I just discovered this gem. Wow!

[@sandraholmes4541]

Just beautiful!

[@45rpmSINGLES]

👍👍👍

[@susieqscott1954]

💕 Loved his singing!!!💕🌻

[@amadouniang7278]

Just wonderfull

[@amadouniang7278]

Amazing

[@myopinion104]

Then one day you realize that the reason his music resignated with you is because you were one in the Son all along…. you just didn’t know it yet.

[@MorrowProduction]

Transcends language

[@DavidFleming-st4vg]

Has the same effect as Dayvan Cowboy. Boards of Canada.

[@DavidFleming-st4vg]

scots

[@sharon6961]

So True with the way people worship Pop stars Movies stars, and the Bad Government in so many country's around the world Today, Very sad Situation .

[@isaakgarcia7947]

Classic !

[@makon2012]

Good Lord I love this!

[@mjkarans4308]

🥰2022 and I feel so thankful for a Almighty Power

[@Nadia-wc3fp]

💗💗💗💗

[@davidbennett5500]

I bought this album when it came out because of Baker Street - and it's not even the best song on the album. Definitely in my top 10 albums of all time.

[@actionsub]

By the time I'd bought the album, the third single "Home and Dry" had hit the radio. Had no idea the rest of the album would maintain that level of quality from start to end! 45 years later it still has that same beauty.

[@dansorin6676]

Profound & beautiful 😍