2005-Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross
(Lodge only)
Always tearful goodbyes
But in years past we knew we'd be back again
Together we'd dry our eyes
But this year that's something we can't pretend
(All)
Being around this camp for eight weeks
Has shaped the people that we will be
Here we know for sure
We are loved
Chorus:
Soon all we'll have
Left of this place
Are memories, to fill the space left by
Something we thought would never ever end
(All but Lodge)
And we just can't wait to come back to Andro again
(All)
The people here treat us so lovingly
Peter, Roberta and Jon you're family
Your very presence is comforting
You find in each of us the special gifts we bring
And late at night as we try to sleep,
List'ning to winter's rain, snow, and sleet,
We will dream we are
Underneath Maine stars
Chorus:
Soon all we'll have
Left of this place
Are memories, to fill the space left by
Something we thought would never ever end
(All but Lodge)
And we just can't wait to come back to Andro again
(All)
My soul is yearning to say much more
Can't find the words; my eyes speak for me
My tears the words that my mouth would need
My heart knows what this place means to me
This feeling here
Brotherly love,
It helps us lift, each other up and it
Reminds us that these friendships we've made
Endure time and distance
We're sure that they'll never fade.
(Lodge only)
As we move on from Androscoggin
What has passed is not forgotten.
Always tearful goodbyes
But in years past we knew we'd be back again
Together we'd dry our eyes
But this year that's something we can't pretend
(All)
Being around this camp for eight weeks
Has shaped the people that we will be
Here we know for sure
We are loved
Chorus:
Soon all we'll have
Left of this place
Are memories, to fill the space left by
Something we thought would never ever end
(All but Lodge)
And we just can't wait to come back to Andro again
(All)
The people here treat us so lovingly
Peter, Roberta and Jon you're family
Your very presence is comforting
You find in each of us the special gifts we bring
And late at night as we try to sleep,
List'ning to winter's rain, snow, and sleet,
We will dream we are
Underneath Maine stars
Chorus:
Soon all we'll have
Left of this place
Are memories, to fill the space left by
Something we thought would never ever end
(All but Lodge)
And we just can't wait to come back to Andro again
(All)
My soul is yearning to say much more
Can't find the words; my eyes speak for me
My tears the words that my mouth would need
My heart knows what this place means to me
This feeling here
Brotherly love,
It helps us lift, each other up and it
Reminds us that these friendships we've made
Endure time and distance
We're sure that they'll never fade.
(Lodge only)
As we move on from Androscoggin
What has passed is not forgotten.