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Silhouette
03:21
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I was told many times, of flood and flame, fire and ice.
I drew dividing lines between us and them, oh you and I.
Oh sold sweet promises about how to fill the emptiness.
I was spun a thousand lines, but life don't seem so black and white.
All my kingdoms have fallen down,
I'm not lonely, I'm not the only only one.
I drink from wells dug in ancient ground,
Waters of plenty, I'm not empty yet.
I was told many times of cherubim in the heavenly heights.
I took your great advice but life is not so black and white.
Oh sold sweet promises about how to fill the emptiness.
I still love you, but differently,
I'm not holding on as though your gonna leave.
I still love you, but differently,
I'm running, I'm running but I keep following my silhouette.
I fought these thoughts with silence like the sand fights the sea.
But tidal powers triumph eventually.
Like Daniel and the lion, like Jonah in the sea.
I'm running I'm running but I keep following my silhouette.
I still love you, but differently,
I'm not holding on as though your gonna leave.
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2. |
Wild Horses
03:21
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Would you have noticed, if I faltered?
The words I used to speak but cannot say.
Would you have noticed if I wandered?
My feet discretely carried me away.
Why why why, do wild horses run away?
As surely I had to leave I couldn't stay.
Miles miles miles, outlaws and renegades
As surely as I could, as surely as I should.
Did you noticed, if I altered
The lyrics I'm cynical and tired?
From all the focus on things we can't see, hear, feel or describe.
Why why why, do wild horses run away?
As surely I had to leave I couldn't stay.
Miles miles miles, outlaws and renegades,
As surely as I could, as surely as I should.
Wild horses, and cold waters, run because, just because.
Wild horses, and cold waters, run because, just because.
Honestly my head and heart divided,
Let it be, just because just because.
Honestly my head and heart divided,
Let it be, just because just because.
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3. |
Grace and Gravity
03:43
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Forest fires burn the trees,
As west wind travelling across the seas.
Take you time westward breeze,
Oh turquoise water and golden stream.
For I know the shadow comes from the sun.
The rain makes the river run.
I have heard, I have seen forest fires burn in me.
Where it comes from it must leave,
Oh grace and gravity.
Ocean tides rise and leave.
Wash the sand from underneath my feet.
Endless dark, deepest deep,
Lend your wisdom come baptise me.
For I know the shadow comes from the sun.
The rain makes the river run.
I have heard, I have seen forest fires burn in me.
Where it comes from it must leave,
Oh grace and gravity.
If you sift through the charred debris, you'll find grace and gravity.
Grace and gravity.
Forest fires burn in me.
Endless dark and deepest deep.
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4. |
Leaves in the Wind
03:35
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Like leaves in the wind, falling without error.
Times has its way, to change the weather.
But not forever.
Even though times are changing,
I will find my way.
Through the cracks in the concrete,
Flowers searching for sun.
I said yes when you asked me, oh-oh oh-oh.
Through cracks incomplete,
I'm heading home.
I said yes when you asked me, oh-oh oh-oh.
Like leaves in the wind, falling without error.
Times has its way, to change the weather.
But not forever.
But I know spring is waiting for me,
To grow again.
Through the cracks in the concrete,
Flowers searching for sun.
I said yes when you asked me, oh-oh oh-oh.
Through cracks incomplete,
I'm heading home.
I said yes when you asked me, oh-oh oh-oh.
Through the cracks in the concrete,
Flowers searching for sun.
I said yes when you asked me, oh-oh oh-oh.
Through cracks incomplete,
I'm heading home.
I said yes when you asked me, oh-oh oh-oh. \
Through the cracks in the concrete,
I said yes when you asked me.
Through cracks incomplete.
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5. |
Wide Eyed Wanderer
03:16
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Saw you sat alone, down by the waterside,
As you sat I chat like your brother.
Oh stop and see beautiful wildlife,
And receive this love like no other.
Take my hand and follow me like water flows,
Down the hill by gravity no force of its own.
Hold out your hands, palms facing up.
Is it time you're asking for, let's go wide eyed wanderer.
I am far from home, heated by sunny skies.
Here's my cup, fill it up with some water.
I know the well is deep and the bottom dry,
If you ask I'll fill it with some other.
Take my hand and follow me like water flows,
Down the hill by gravity no force of its own.
Hold out your hands, palms facing up.
Is it time you're asking for, let's go wide eyed wanderer.
Hold out your hands, palms facing up.
Is it time you're asking for, let's go wide eyed wanderer.
Oh the waterside, why are you here?
I come here every night.
Oh by starry light, why are you here?
I come here every night.
To shake my labels, break my cage.
If you're able, see my covered face.
Hold out your hands.
(Wide eyed love)
Palms facing up.
If its time you're asking for, let's go wide eyed wanderer.
Shake my labels, break my cage.
If you're able, let's go wide eyed wanderer.
Shake my labels, break my cage.
If you're able, lets go wide eyed wanderer.
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6. |
Magic to Me
03:03
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I tried to live a quiet life,
Find beauty in the silent times.
Learn wisdom from the wildlife,
I found magic behind your eyes.
Oh my love.
Not pyramids or northern lights,
Or views from the furthest heights.
Not the sweetest song, or brightest light.
I found magic behind your eyes.
Oh my love.
The giants I had feared turned to figments in my head.
The voices disappeared oh and magic everywhere.
Magic everywhere.
Bad traffic and the nine to five.
Sometimes magic can be hard to find.
Wonderful when I realised.
I found magic behind your eyes.
The giants I had feared turned to figments in my head.
The voices disappeared oh and magic everywhere.
The gift you've given to the miracle cynic.
The gift you've given me, you've opened up my eyes.
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Ben Hughes Manchester, UK
Ben Hughes is a singer, songwriter and pianist based in Manchester. He released his debut EP in 2017 and is has just finished working with ‘The Dunwells’ on his second studio record, ‘Grace & Gravity’. His music is soulful, passionate and introspective - influenced by artists like James Morrison, Tom Odell and Damien Rice. ... more
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