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Françoise Hardy

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Set beside the quiet stillness of Teddington Lock, Reflections at the Lock is a traditional folk ballad about slowing down, looking back without regret, and gently stepping forward. Inspired by the soft current of the Thames and the calm presence of narrowboats and morning wildlife, the song carries hope in its restraint and peace in its simplicity.

Written in classic folk ballad meter, it invites listeners to sit with their thoughts and find comfort in knowing that — like the river — we move forward, even if slowly.

Part of a continuing folk cycle rooted in Teddington, this entry offers warmth, reflection, and reassurance for anyone caught between memory and renewal.

[LYRICS]

The footbridge hums beneath my feet,
The current rolls below.
A narrowboat is tied and still,
With nowhere else to go.

The ropes are worn but hold with ease,
The water shines like glass.
I sit and watch the river drift,
And let the silence pass.

A magpie lands and hops along,
Then lifts without a sound.
It doesn’t ask where I have been,
Or where I might be bound.

The lock may pause the river’s flow,
But not the heart or mind.
It slows me down to see myself,
And leave some fear behind.

The trees reflect in gentle waves,
Their roots in softened clay.
They bend but never break with time,
And guide me on my way.

The lock may pause the river’s flow,
But not the heart or mind.
It slows me down to see myself,
And leave some fear behind.

So if you find your spirit low,
Just wander here awhile.
The water waits for no one’s pain,
But always brings a smile.

So if you find your spirit low,
Just wander here awhile.
The water waits for no one’s pain,
But always brings a smile.

Reflections at the Lock - Teddington in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Lyrics Below)

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