Never Quite Free

Lyrics

It's so good to learn
that right outside your window
There's only friendly fields
and open roads
And you'll sleep[5] better when you think
you've stepped back from the brink
And found some peace inside yourself;
lay down your heavy load

It gets alright
to dream at night
Believe in solid skies[6]
and slate blue earth[7] below
But when you see him, you'll know

It's okay to find
the faith to saunter forward
There's[8] no fear of shadows
spreading where you stand
And you'll breathe easier just knowing
that the worst is all behind you
And the waves that tossed the raft
all night have set you on dry land[9]

It gets okay
to praise the day
Believe in sheltering skies[10]
and stable earth[1] beneath
But hear his breath come[2]
through his teeth

Walk by faith
Tell no one what you've seen

It's so good to learn
that from right here
the view goes on forever
And you'll never want for comfort,
and you'll never be alone
See[11] the sunset turning red,
let all be quiet in your head
And look about,
all the stars are coming out

They shine like steel swords
Wish me well where I go[3]
But when you see me, you'll know [4]

Banter

Live Performances

Footnotes

1. "slate blue earth" (2021-08-06, 2021-08-08) 2. "come whistling hotly" (2021-08-06, 2021-08-08) 3. "you can wish me well where you see me go" (2021-08-06, 2021-08-08) 4. "when you see me, when my change comes, you'll know (2021-08-06, 2021-08-08) 5. "feel better" (2021-08-08) 6. "sheltering skies" (2021-08-08) 7. "solid earth" (2021-08-08) 8. "with" (2021-08-08) 9. "set you down on dry land" (2021-08-08) 10. "solid skies" (2021-08-08) 11. "you can see" (2021-08-08)