The black atlantic - I shall cross this river lyrics

My love, she has chosen me From my candor of speech She takes me to the river Like a child at play She sees not this bitter man But the promise of a lover When the darkness washes off She moves into my arms So too, my folks support me Through my restless whims They see not this failure But the promise of a firstborn When my darkness leaves When my fall is complete I shall cross this river For them