Worlds in view

by Andrew Thomas

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1.
Sons 05:48
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Have faith in what you cannot see His grace is pouring out on me The sun never refuses to shine As one we reach out for the divine I’ve grown so diffident to roses I’m not that different We rose as sons I’m inside and outside and all things in-between The places you come from are melded in a memory And soul you travelled in the west You know you gave it your best I’m not so diffident to roses I’ve grown so different We rose as sons Many places I have gone in earnest Does really anyone deserve this? Oh my child of pain Oh my child of pain Oh my child of pain The mask that you used to wear is broken in two There’s no way I’m counting on you You said that you would take me to a higher place There’s no way were going to make it by the look upon your face I’ve grown so diffident to roses I’m not that different We rose as sons
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Let your light shine 05:51
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Open fields and open skies, running over the horizon with me Up to the sun into the air, over the breeze carrying me Into the arms of innocence, feeling for the light the echo brings Shielded in the beauty of your presence and the shelter of your wings Let your light shine brightly Let your light shine Through the clouds up to the outer reaches of the atmosphere we fly The earth below recedes into a microcosmic dot from here on high Out into the furthest distance I look for but find no place to hide Continuing through the blackness of the universe with only stars to guide Let your light shine brightly Let your light shine. Let your light shine brightly Let your light shine Conform around the Son, come everyone Conform into the light, yeah it’s alright Conform around the Son, come everyone Conform into the light, yeah it’s alright Over the rooftops there we fly Over the city there we fly Over the country there we fly Over the planet there we x 4 Let your light shine brightly Let your light shine. Let your light shine brightly Let your light shine Soon the swirling thunderstorms are but a distant memory Replaced by moonlight far and beyond what the eye can see Still I hear the voice, it echo’s in the night Which onward carries me far out of sight
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Tree of life 04:31
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I am but a breath, That flows out and in Of the body and mind My spirit is entwined within Take away the breath and I’m gone The fruit is inside Consciousness, awareness The ocean is far and wide The kindest of Men dig deep Into a well of trust And give without Sparing more Than what needs must My growth is in being content And complete within The illusion of morality There is a battle to win Listen to the words of the wise And meditate My improvement is being made By the will to create The kindest of Men dig deep Into a well of trust And give without Sparing more Than what needs must The tongue that brings healing Is a tree of life The tongue that brings healing Is a tree of life Deep, deep down With all these thoughts Spinning around and around So many should’s and ought’s Unclutch from their power And still the soul See your desires clearly And let them come and go The kindest of Men dig deep Into a well of trust And give without Sparing more Than what needs must The tongue that brings healing Is a tree of life The tongue that brings healing Is a tree of life The tongue that brings healing Is a tree of life The tongue that brings healing Is a tree of life Life, life, life.
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Need 05:42
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When the truth is lost No one can pay your cost I’d like to dance the night away But this voice keeps me here to stay Hope and glory fades Tell the story of a wicked age All is gone and will be forgot Everyone thinks I’m something that I’m not All the lies and greed Everywhere you turn there’s a being In need Open doors now closed The darkest vaults exposed I looked outside to find a key (to unlock this mystery) Couldn’t find it out there, so now I look within me All the lies and greed Everywhere you turn there’s a being In need Three men came indoors They couldn’t see the shining light They couldn’t see it shining bright Opened up their hearts And the sun was on the rise It reflected in their eyes All the things I know Is the world is oh so clear You confided without fear I build myself a raft I sail the ocean in this craft I come upon a blessed isle To work through all this guilt and denial All the lies and greed Everywhere you turn there’s a being In need All the lies and greed Everywhere you turn there’s a being In need
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Labyrinth 04:29
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Sun streaming through the window Specks of dust glisten in the light I’m glad to make it through to morning I’ve been awake the whole night And the days are turning blue Your mind is a maze I can’t find my way through A tiny breeze sends sparkles Dancing around the room I have a new kind of feeling That couldn’t have come too soon When the days are turning blue Your mind is a labyrinth I can’t find my way through Cold on the range Night filled with stars Out on the grange You have travelled so far I wish the oppressor had been turned away The subjugation was lifted That my mind was my own again But my God has gifted me Days that are turning blue Your mind is a maze I can’t find my way through But it all proved an illusion When I found my character hadn’t changed Things have come into crystal clear clarity The reality of your life can be hard to face When the days are blue Your mind is a labyrinth I can’t find my way through Cold on the range Night filled with stars Out on the grange You have travelled so far And the days are turning blue Your mind is a labyrinth I can’t find my way through Your mind is a labyrinth I can’t find my way through.
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Live inside me 04:52
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A dank and dreary night The gutters were leaking water on the ground There were rumours You were carrying some reason to forgive In the amber light You were moving swiftly, not making any sound For all your promises Are gonna be restorative Oh when the day is done You live inside me yeah Oh when the night is long You live inside me yeah When you stood by my side It often made me feel grateful for your care You had travelled far to be opening up My pain and virtue In the deepest place there was healing Hearing my prayer For your will guarantees your heart can be Full of mercy anew. Oh when the day is done You live inside me yeah Oh when the night is long You live inside me yeah No matter what I’ve done You’re the only one who wants to be my advisor No matter what I do You never have withdrew yourself You’re trust is rarefied Who knows what’s to come You’re the only one in which I can abide No matter where it ends You’ve always been my friend You’re my delight, you’re my delight When the day is done You live inside me yeah Oh when the night is long You live inside me yeah Oh when the day is done You live inside me yeah Oh when the night is long You live inside me yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Live inside me yeah.
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Call on you 03:54
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Well I feel I’m getting older And there’s nothing I can do I feel I’m getting weaker And there’s no more help from you I will call Call on you Look out on the horizon And what do I see It’s you there hand in hand Walking with me I will call Call on you And if you’re going up the highway Go and sing as sweet as songbirds do There’s a little candour That I wanted you to hear Don’t be taking favourites Of the ones you love so dear I will call Call on you It’s taken me this long To draw the outline To flesh out all the details There simply isn’t time I will call Call on you And if you’re going up the highway Go and sing as sweet as songbirds do And if you’re going up the highway Go and sing as sweet as songbirds do Yeah if you’re going up the highway Gonna sing as sweet as songbirds do
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C and G song 04:01
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See the wickedness in a man’s eyes He will perish in a veil of lies In a moment evil intent And rebellion, no desire to repent Lips that curse I cannot stand Too much liquor and you’re out of hand Against the poor, the lame and the weak You’ll be held accountable for how you speak Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh Draw your people close to you Sanctify me, through and through Spare me from a wicked fate Give God the glory before it’s too late Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh
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Small fry 05:45
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In the autumn light I would be alright If I knew where I was going to The pull was oh so strong Now that love is gone I don’t know what to do The road is oh so steep I find it hard to keep On pushing through The weight is in your back All the things you lack Are conquering you I’m looking for the heart of the lie Looking for the reasons why Looking for the one who got away I’m looking for the man in the sky Looking for the small fry Looking for the place that I should stay All the way back home Feeling all alone Not knowing why or when Look out to the sea I thought that it would be Better than this to be born again Expected far too much A moment of your touch Was all I needed Nights upon my knees Begging oh Lord please Was how I pleaded I’m looking for the heart of the lie Looking for the reasons why Looking for the one who got away I’m looking for the man in the sky Looking for the small fry Looking for the place that I should stay Placed in the hearts of men Placed in the hands of men Over and over again Placed in the hands of men Over, over Placed in the hands of men Over and over again I’m looking for the heart of the lie Looking for the reasons why Looking for the one who got away I’m looking for the man in the sky Looking for the small fry Looking for the place that I should stay I’m looking for the heart of the lie Looking for the reasons why Looking for the one who got away I’m looking for the man in the sky Looking for the small fry Looking for the place that I should stay
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Worlds in view 08:18
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I believe in the kingdom But I can be a little hardened I can reach out for heaven But can’t always feel its pardon You can make a difference You won’t be forgotten You can be so fruitful You can have a garden And I will say unto you There are many worlds in view My ideas come like crystal I’m working in my mind You may not like the way I go about my business But it’s my own time Everybody needs forgiveness For something that they’ve done Nobody wants to be laden with guilt You’re not the only one And I will gaze into The many worlds in view We’re gonna roam Back to near the water’s edge Roam, I feel it in my fingertips Roam, Oh oh oh oh oh We’re gonna roam I read your intent With the first two words you say With that tone of voice You’re gonna drive me away I will share all my dreams With the ones who truly wish to know Life is a tender shoot, sprouting up from the earth So be gentle, nurture it to grow And I will say unto you There are many worlds in view I don’t want to be a soldier In someone else’s war Want to be at peace with everyone that I see That what I’ve been looking for But don’t mistake me for a coward I know what it is to be a man Gonna do what’s right and true Yet be free to express all I am And I will gaze into The many worlds in view Were gonna roam Back to near the water’s edge Roam, I feel it in my finger tips Roam, Oh oh oh oh oh This man he reads to Koran This man he reads the Bible This man reads the yoga sutras This man he is impartial This man looks to kneel and pray This man looks to meditation I’ve been looking for some insight Into the mysteries of creation Inducted with fear It encompassed all around When your family drew near You were too sick to make any sound The fright was overwhelming You lost control of all your thoughts You were scared of unseen evils Afraid that you might get caught And I will gaze into The many worlds in view We’re gonna roam Back to near the water’s edge Roam, I feel it in my fingertips Roam, Oh oh oh oh oh We’re going home

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4th studio album.

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released February 19, 2016

Written, composed, arranged, performed, recorded, mixed, produced and illustrated by Andrew Thomas.

Andrew Thomas - Vocals, guitars, electric bass, piano, keyboards, midi, shaker on C and G song.
Ross Henderson - Guitar and vocals on Call on you, arrangements, production and backing vocals on Tree of life.
Mario Caribe - Double bass.
Alan David Ross - Harmonica on Call on you.
Cameron Phair - Vocals, shaker, tambourine on Call on you.
Clare Hewitt- Cello on Sons and Small fry.
John Bews - Violins on Sons and Small fry.

All tracks recorded at my home studio, Springfield, Edinburgh

Mixed at Springfield, Edinburgh.

Mastered by Alex Fenton at Swanfield studios.

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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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