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Near and far
04:51
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All these questions you're asking, well they're leading no where
And the people you meet only stand and stare
Life itself turned old and grey
With your arms round no one your feet wander astray
Dark is the sky above, cold is the breeze
And the lives of the ones we love thaw and freeze
A sillouette of trees rises high above the haar
And light gets cast, both near and far
The devils in the back couldn't interfere
with the change of scenery that's going on here
All the beautiful colours; red, gold and green
Shape shifting daily into a painters dream
Dark is the sky above, cold is the breeze
And the lives of the ones we love thaw and freeze
A sillouette of trees rises high above the haar
And light gets cast, both near and far
The living Word that cut right to the heart
At the cross we meet at the crossroads we shall part
Im sorry for how I treated your daughter
All my sin is buried in the water
The blood that was shed, has won the war
Forgiveness of his soul, that's what the angels are fighting for
Peace descended in the form of a holy dove
The witnesses redeemed, they sang songs, they sang songs of love
Dark is the sky above, cold is the breeze
And the lives of the ones we love thaw and freeze
A sillouette of trees rises high above the haar
And light gets cast, both near and far
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Stars Shine
04:04
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There's something in the air
A feeling from I can't say where
Of a noble maiden true
Now I see you
Festival on a summers eve
Let down hair and short shirt sleeves
Noble maiden true
Now I see you
And then you call out in a voice so soft and sweet
Now I know I'm feeling incomplete
That you won't make the stars shine
Listen new love of mine
Shimmering as we walk on by
Hot air baloons in a colbolt sky
Noble maiden true
Now I'm with you
And laying upon the fresh green grass
Playing games to make the time pass
Noble maiden true
Now I'm with you
And then you call out in a voice so soft and sweet
Now I know I'm feeling incomplete
That you won't make the stars shine
Listen new love of mine
You might discover a soul that leaves you blessed
Blessed with happiness
The stars shine down and illuminate
the path I've found where true love waits
Won't you listen, my love
And then you call out in a voice so soft and sweet
Now I know I'm feeling incomplete
That you won't make the stars shine
Listen new love of mine
no you won't make the stars shine
Listen new love of mine
no you won't make the stars shine
Listen new love of mine
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Re-arranging the facts
03:10
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Are you sick of the worlds disease? Has all good taken flight?
If your souls a candle deception is the breeze that blew out all your light
And we do as we all please, whether it's wrong or right
Traversing the trails that tease, turning towards temptations twilight
No it ain't a lie, we merely re-arrange the facts
It's not that we don't try, but we cover our backs
And the world's a contradiction, so young but so frail
Always moving forward, always chasing its tail
Someone theorised we came from monkeys, but I ain't ever swang from tree to tree
And inscribed on the inside of every human heart is the word eternity
No it ain't a lie, we merely re-arrange the facts
It's not that we don't try, but we cover our backs
No it ain't a lie, we merely re-arrange the facts
It's not that we don't try, but we cover our backs
We want what's best for everybody we surely do
Only trouble is...we have to pick a pocket or two
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Darkest Hour
05:13
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You bought a life and promised me
I set up my table of love in your prescence
You lifted up so faithfully
I need a little re-assurance in your company
I will always be there in your darkest hour
Don't bargain for a pleasant life
I'm not calling you to a fine bed a roses
Bring in your heart out from the cold
There's a distance in your eyes I can reach for
I will always be there in your darkest hour
And who knows
Of the light that will dawn on those
Close to him
It shows
in the lives of the ones he chose
To live with him
Yeah, yeah, yeah
There's safety in the faith of God
And grace upon a measure I could not have wished for
Don't let yourself be dragged away
For a life that you cannot restore
I will always be there in your darkest hour
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Leaves you guessing
03:23
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The ocean breaks in waves
And we slide along the shore where the path is paved
Who will carry our spirit for evermore?
Is your life truly rich or are you poor?
Your life story to behold
All you've gained and all you've won and all you've sold
Will you leave a family behind you?
How precious was the hand that you held on to
And I'm longing to find a way that leaves you guessing
And I'm yearning to find a way that leads to life
And I'm striving to find a way that leaves you guessing
And I'm fighting to find a way that leads to life
Who is standing at your side?
How many secrets of your heart will be left to hide?
Has your suffering emptied you of your pride?
Did it build a character that can confess and confide?
When your lying on your death bed
How many words will you remember that you said?
So glad you had a tale to tell
And had the friend to lift you up when you fell
And I'm longing to find a way that leaves you guessing
And I'm yearning to find a way that leads to life
And I'm striving to find a way that leaves you guessing
And I'm fighting to find a way that leads to life
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Listen my child
04:56
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Listen my child and I'll sing you a song
You've been running from me for far too long
Your youthful face has forgotten all that you once achieved
Now you realise you were never as innocent as you once believed
Listen my child and I'll make you wise
I'll pour out the truth on you til you no longer need wear your disguise
All you did in the darkness, I saw it in the light
Every word, every thought, every deed, nothing is hidden from my sight
So tell me something pure and true
Take a leaf and turn it over new
Listen my child for I love you so dear
All of your life you have lived in slavery and fear
A diet of lies, corruption and deceit
Is all you have spoken in your conceit
Listen my child for my words are a mirror to yourself
Reflecting and revealing the state of your spiritual health
But don't worry my son for your wounds must bleed before they heal
And on you i have placed my sacred mark and my seal
So tell me something pure and true
Take a leaf and turn it over new
Listen my child and please come back home
Now is the time of abundant grace, for your sins I will atone
I know you may seek it in family home, in husband or wife
But only in my son will you find the way the truth and the life
So tell me something pure and true
Take a leaf and turn it over
So tell me something pure and true
Take a leaf and turn it over new
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Shooting Stars
04:27
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Shooting stars always did catch your eye
I've been waiting for one that doesn't burn out or die
It's so clear tonight you can see the Milky Way
We'll sing and shout and dance around and play
Praise him, all the world won't might it right
I got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine tonight
Her face is radiant as she's serving me
I am blessed to be in her company
His mouth is speaking words straight from his heart
We are one body and everyone plays its part
Praise him, all the world won't might it right
I got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine tonight
And I know that you're always here
And your perfect love, well it drives out fear
And I know that you'e always here
And your perfect love, well it drives out fear
Falling over ourselves to reach the finish line
You reach one peak and find there's more to climb
But we won't grumble that the journey's far
Together we'll shine brighter than any star
Praise him, all the world won't might it right
I got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine tonight
And I know that you're always here
And your perfect love, well it drives out fear
And I know that you'e always here
And your perfect love, well it drives out fear
Praise him, all the world won't might it right
I got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine, got chills in my spine tonight
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8. |
Walking Blues
04:20
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The train left the station rolling down the tracks
Once you get on board you never go back
Naught in this world worth a thing
All that really matters is the love you bring
You can polish up your plaques, shine up your shoes
But the dust is gonna settle and you've still got walking blues
There was only ever one road that lead to heavens door
I've circled the others ten times or more
Everywhere I travel from place to place
Everybody's digging fools gold and saving face
You can polish up your plaques, shine up your shoes
But the dust is gonna settle and you've still got walking blues
Now every word of truth swims against a sea of threats
Drowning in the deep under a wave of regrets
To find a precious pearl you're gonna need some diving gear
You won't find it on the surface or where the water's clear
You can polish up your plaques, shine up your shoes
But the dust is gonna settle and you've still got walking blues
All the boundary lines are blurred into a virtual place
Everthing is permissible and time is an infinite space
Til temptation is translucent, placed in the palm of your hands
And quality is compressed into a commodity island
You can polish up your plaques, shine up your shoes
But the dust is gonna settle and you've still got walking blues
You can polish up your plaques, shine up your shoes
Dust is gonna settle and you've still got walking blues
Only ever one road that lead to heavens door
And I've circled the others ten times or more
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Diamond on the shore
04:04
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Well I know you feel you ain't got nothing to give
And I know that you're searching for a reason to live
People walk all over you just like a paving stone
And you're living in a city, but you're still alone
Folks cackle and a laughing as you walk on by
Complete stranger out avoiding your eye
And they're saying one thing, but you know what they're thinking
I think I've stumbled onto quicksand, I feel myself sinking
But he won't leave a needy man dying, he won't leave a broken man crying, he won't leave a diamond on the shore
And the rich get richer and the poor get screwed
Everybody need love, everybody need food
But wherever you may be you find a ravenous hunger
Craving for the gift of a lightmonger
Cause the soul's in a dungeon, kept under a spell
And we're feeding it coins like a wishing well
When it's moaning and a groaning for a busom to feed on
And the bread of life is what we needed all along
But he won't leave a needy man dying, he won't leave a broken man crying, he won't leave a diamond on the shore
No he won't leave a needy man dying, he won't leave a broken man crying, he won't leave a poor man sighing, he won't leave a helpless man trying, he won't leave a diamond, a diamond on the shore
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Leaves on the line
03:26
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Well he had a simple creed, she would care for all he needs
As he sat back into his armchair to recline
And she had but one request that he would do his very best
But trains don't run when leaves are on the line
They were gonna find out, one way or another
Can't keep secrets living with each other
Don't you tell me you're doing fine (but I'm doing fine)
I know your train don't run when leaves are on the line
And he always moved a little too fast, she was stuck there in the past
He poured himself another glass of wine
She'd done things she dare not mention, just to be the centre of attention
Trains don't run when leaves are on the line
They were gonna find out, one way or another
Can't keep secrets living with each other
Don't you tell me you're doing fine (now that you're mine)
I know your train don't run when leaves are on the line
He went out and spent all his money, she don't laugh anymore, his jokes ain't funny
They could do with a little more sunshine
And he slowly turned into a liar, her temper only fuelled the fire
Trains don't run when leaves are on the line
They were gonna find out, one way or another
Can't keep secrets living with each other
Don't you tell me you're doing fine (but I'm doing fine)
I know your train don't run when leaves are on
You need someone you can rely upon
I know your train don't run when leaves are on the line
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Heart of the chase
13:43
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Let's cut right to the heart of the chase
When will you accept the gift of grace?
For evil is plain for our eyes to behold
Read all about it on every headline sold
All the while you're pointing the finger
I'm sighing
The wells run dry and mothers mourn and cry
Hatred is found amongst the lives of men
And in pride we like to think ourselves better than them
But look right back through the footprints of time
We have poured out the blood of one another like wine
All the while you're pointing the finger
I'm sighing
The wells run dry and mothers mourn and cry
We ravage ourselves and then we pass the blame
Try to wash ourselves clean but avoid the stain
In the eye of the storm you can't feel the hurricane
Sweeping out the foundations, leaving nothing
All the while you're pointing the finger
I'm sighing
I'm screaming, I'm crying, I'm done with a life of lying
Wake up from your slumber, get into shape
Lay it all before the maker, don't sit and wait (pointing the finger out)
Craving new beginning longing for more
Many mixed up feelings, knees on the floor (pointing the finger out)
Make an initial burst of faith
Honeymoon is over, hands to the lathe (pointing the finger out)
Difficult decisions drawing in deep
The breaths of a surgeon searching through sleep (pointing the finger out)
Angels and anguish here in my mind
Raise up a banner of an ancient line (pointing the finger out)
Reaching for knowledge, lips to impart
Falling from pride make a new start (pointing the finger out)
Flowers unfolding with colourful hue
Tablets dissloving curing you too (pointing the finger out)
Celestial lights give us a view
Upon the earth justice is due (pointing the finger out)
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Andrew Thomas Edinburgh, UK
Andrew Thomas is an English singer songwriter and lyricist who trained at ACM and Napier University. He's been writing songs for 20 years and has been recording for 15 years producing a whole host of home recorded albums. He has had a show at the Edinburgh Festival and has performed on the radio. ... more
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