[Verse 1] At dawn by the canal We knead the clay and sing Copper on the loom beam Dates in a reed basket The river takes our names The river gives them back Mud on my ankles Salt on my palms [Pre-Chorus] Hear the old word rise From the house of deep waters Hear the old word turn Like a fish in moonlight Enki, keeper of rivers Enki, wise below You taught the hands to build You taught the seeds to grow [Chorus] Enki, open the gate Enki, open the gate Pour your wisdom in us Pour your wisdom in us Clay to cup Word to flame We remember We remember your name [Verse 2] My mother shaped a jar My father tuned the lyre My brother tied the sheep bells To keep the wolves away The market smells of cumin Smoke and wet wool A priestess lifts the grain And names the morning true [Pre-Chorus] Hear the old word rise From the house of deep waters Hear the old word turn Like a fish in moonlight Enki, keeper of rivers Enki, wise below You taught the hands to build You taught the seeds to grow [Chorus] Enki, open the gate Enki, open the gate Pour your wisdom in us Pour your wisdom in us Clay to cup Word to flame We remember We remember your name [Bridge] When the flood comes hard And the roof-beams creak We stand in the doorway With wet earth on our feet You said keep the song When the walls are torn You said keep the song Till the new day is born [Final Chorus] Enki, open the gate Enki, open the gate Pour your wisdom in us Pour your wisdom in us Clay to cup Word to flame We remember We remember your name Enki, stay with us Enki, stay with us Under mud and moon Under mud and moon
