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Planetarium
00:54
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2. |
Since 3 Days Ago
03:27
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Thursday in the garden and the hour is close at hand
Frightened friends beside him though they can't yet understand
And he loves them
How he loves them
Even though they just can't keep their weary eyes open
And so he's alone
So alone
And over and over the tears from his eyes overflow
Enemies conspiring send an army for one man
Traitor's kiss confiding: "he's the one, lads - take him down"
But he loves them
Still he loves them
So he goes
Though they won't let their blinded eyes open
And so, as he knows, blood will flow
And over and over his captors will rain down the blows
Darkness overwhelmed him; no, he didn't last that long
It seemed that all was over; the mourners wailed their song
But he loves us
Yes, he loves us
This we know
For he told us to keep our eyes open
And so there's so much to tell you
So much has happened since all I've just told you took place
Only three days ago
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3. |
Economology
04:54
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Who is my neighbour? - you're so far away
It's hard to admit it - I'd never say it to your face
I'll kill for my convenience, it's not your fault you're in my way
Your life for my lifestyle - that seems a perfect trade
But what if this isn't mine to give?
And what if this isn't mine to spend?
And what if this isn't mine to withhold from someone who needs it more?
The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it
When did that cease to be true?
The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it
All that I have comes from you
When do trees have higher value? - when they're standing or when they're felled:
A habitat for creatures or a set of flat-pack shelves
Filled with mementoes of tragic islands now sleeping under waves
Raised to anger by jets we rode there
But what if this isn't yours to take?
And what if this isn't yours to keep?
And what if this isn't yours to use for your comforts and your war?
And we plumb the depths of oceans
And we blow the tops off mountains
A smash and grab raid on the hands of the provider
We hold the world to ransom shouting "stand and deliver!"
The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it
When did that cease to be true?
The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it
All that I have comes from you
The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it
It's good to know where you kneel
The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it
How long till you return, restore and renew?
I'm buying into the commonly held notion
That all is mine to cherish or destroy
This ownership delusion has a stubborn grip on me
Can I be made to realign my thinking?
How can I bend my will into a shape more pleasing
And loosen my stranglehold?
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4. |
Romans 7
03:45
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Hold tight to the prison bars
Is it they or I which hold the other captive?
Rest my head on the metal cold
Stare out into the passing world, so free and unconcerned
It's our little secret, just you and me
And I'd keep it alone if I could
But you are the one who made everything
You know me through and through
And it's a part of me that I don't like to think of as me
And it's a part of me I don't want you to see
Yes I'm sure you'd agree it looks pleasant from the outside
"You'll enjoy it, just make yourself at home"
But it's a hollow attraction; just unsatisfaction
And an unfulfilled promise of change ("I'll do better next time...")
And it's a part of me that I don't like to think of as me
And it's a part of me I don't want you to see
I know that I don't want to be here
But again it's a moment too late
I keep coming back here against my will
I think my body has a mind of its own
I know that I don't want to be here
And the escape route is glaringly clear
You broke down the door and you smashed down the walls
Freedom's but a step away, but I still like it here
And it's a part of me that I don't like to think of as me
And it's a part of me I don't want you to see
And you want all of me to be all that you made me to be
For you made all of me to bring you glory
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5. |
Missing
03:55
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How did we end up alone together again?
All the rest have just melted away, stranding you here with me
The others think it's obvious, but I still can't be sure
Why you stay till the very last minute, or choose the longer route home
And if you're liking my company even half as much as I love yours
Then it can only be a good thing to share a little more
Walking with you, adjusting my steps to your shorter stride
Perhaps not so comfy, but this doesn't feel like a compromise
Fingertip to fingertip - lost for words
But a squeeze of the hand and a sidelong glance say "delighted to be with you"
And who'd have thought such a simple thing could keep you from holding the smile in?
It's terrible to miss you, but so sweet to be missed
What is it that you see in me that makes me worth the risk?
Terrible to miss you, but wonderful to be missed...
And do you think it's strange that I miss you when I saw you just yesterday?
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6. |
Icarus
06:23
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Flying high on wings of pride
Looping and soaring across the sky
Freedom of my own design
Who needs a Father's advice?
Lazy gliding across the blue
Always knew I could do without you
Closer to the sun for a better view
Maybe to Heaven I can break through
Seen too late, the edges curl
Feathers scorch and knots unfurl
Softening wax and trembling fear
A desperate swoop for cooler air
Flapping, drowning, frozen heart
Dreams, ambitions fall apart
Vertigo and effort spent
Icarus starts his long descent
I'm falling!
Spiralling down
In my fear I am drowning
My arrogance is taking its toll
Oh God, if you're there
Would you hear me and spare me
Reach out and break my fall
I'm falling
Forsaking my crown
This world drags me down
This sin will be the death of us all
But by grace arranged
My wrongs are exchanged
For a parachute that I could never earn
I'm falling...
Into your arms again
Was lost, now I'm found
And now I'm Heaven-bound
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7. |
Left to My Own Devices
04:50
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Staring blankly at these pages:
Am I really blind? Or just tired?
I get the meaning but I can't comprehend
How this applies to my life
I must have read these words a hundred times by now
But inspiration still eludes
My notes stare smugly back at me:
"you'll have got it now - if you've really tried"
Can you reach me?
I'm well meaning
But easily turned aside
My prayers ricochet off the ceiling
Motivation dies
Place my distractions carefully out of reach
But the clock's tick magnifies to fill my mind
Counting down the seconds 'til
I can get on with my life
Can you hear me?
Well I wish I wanted you more than I do now
I want to learn to learn to love you better
But I can't see how or where to begin
I want to want to know you more than I do now
But left to my own devices...
I'll take the distraction anytime
So save me from this apathy - set my heart ablaze
Let the wonders of your story once again amaze
Well I wish I wanted you more than I do now
I want to learn to learn to love you better
But I can't see how or where to begin
I want to want to know you more than I do now
But left to my own devices...
I'll take the distraction anytime
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8. |
The Turning Song
04:15
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I've done it again
I've added another stone to the burden on your back
Your perfect reputation, I have dragged it through the dirt
Yet there's nothing I can do that will reduce the love you show me
When I turn back to you, you come running to meet me
You've been watching and counting the moments
Till you saw me come back into view
And when I ask you to tell me how much you love me
Smiling you stretch out your arms to embrace me
And without a word welcome me home
I'm doing it again
I'm trying to strike a bargain with the one who's in control
You know my every thought and you see my every deed
But there's nothing I can do to make you love me more
Than you already do
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9. |
Hide & Seek
03:49
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Forsaken, empty
I miss you even though you're here
Feeling friendless in your presence
And your silence is telling me more than your words
Downcast with this vagueness
Surely there's a meaning underneath?
But like a child playing hide and seek
It's not the hiding that's the purpose of the game
Secret in the dark
Trembling in anticipation for you
But the joy is in the finding
And I've hidden far too well
My spirit's burning low
And I feel so far from you
Far from you
Far from you
Softly, treading lightly
Just edging my way back to you
When maybe, on your mercy
I should fling myself, all of me
I don't know when it happened
But I've lost sight of you somewhere along the way
And while sorry is the hardest word
Resentment is a lonely place to be
My spirit's burning low
And I feel so far from you
Far from you
Far from you now
My spirit's burning low
But nevertheless still burning
And I'll hold on
And hope you'll find me somehow
My spirit's burning low
And I feel so far from you
Far from you
Far from you
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10. |
Found You
02:48
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I found you
That's what I'm longing for
That's what I'm longing for, to hear you say
Straining to hear your footfalls
Waiting to hear your voice calling "found you"
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11. |
Starmaker
02:57
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If you have the time
Perhaps you'd linger on
'Cause there's someone
I'd like you to meet
A friend of mine
I'm sure you'll get on fine
For he holds
A special place in my heart
I'm afraid
He won't improve your image
In these times
He's not one to be seen with
I have to say
He has something of a habit
Of hanging out
With just the wrong kind of crowd
I don't always find him easy to talk to
But he's always there to listen when I do
We often disagree, but the wrong one's always me
And he'll be the first to make the reconciling move
He's somewhat enigmatic
Questions remain
I can't see where he's going
But I know he knows the way
So if you have the time
I just know he'd love to meet you
After all, your name is written on his hands
I mean to say
You'll meet him anyway
Sooner or later
And by the way, he made the stars
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12. |
Lilies & Sparrows
04:09
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Are you listening? Pay attention, I'm talking to you
I need your assistance this time
The path branches twenty identical ways
And it seems someone's stolen the signs
I planned my route carefully before I began
But my map doesn't match the terrain
Too many choices are weighing on me
And I still can't decide on my aim
And I'm longing to trust you
But I just can't let go
I need you, I need you
Much more than I show
Come and see:
In fragile petals Solomon's finery displayed
Transient riches which brighten then fade
Straining my eyes to see you in this
But foresight's much harder than hind
Maybe it's natural to feel insecure
When I'm held in invisible hands
You know that I trust you
But it's hard to let go
I need you, I need to
Relinquish control
Come and see:
Cold weary sparrow is tossed in the gale
His trajectory traced on the air is planned in detail
Deep down I know you have my best interests at heart
And the power to see all my dreams through
Help me remember, when it feels like you're gone
That you gave, you give, and you'll give again
And I'm longing to trust you
But I just can't let go
I need you, I need you
Much more than I show
You know that I trust you
But it's hard to let go
I need you, I need to
Relinquish control
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13. |
You Come Running
03:47
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When I turn back to you, you come running to meet me
You've been watching and counting the moments
Till you saw me come back into view
And when I ask you to tell me how much you love me
Smiling you stretch out your arms to embrace me
And without a word welcome me home
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14. |
Good Night
01:38
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