To the Living v4
Experimental art indie alternative pop, acoustic folktronica, trip hop
To the Living v4
Experimental art indie alternative pop, acoustic folktronica, trip hop
Lyrics
Verse 1
We gather in churches, light candles at dusk,
For the ones who’ve left us, it’s never enough.
We speak words of kindness they’ll never hear,
While the ones who need it stand waiting near.
We wait for the heartbreak, the world turned gray,
To say what we should’ve said yesterday.
Pre Chorus
We wait for tragedy to do our giving,
But we should be offering love to the living.
The dead don’t hear the songs we sing,
It’s the ones still breathing that need everything.
Chorus
The dead don't need us anymore.
But, many could use some kindness.
Show love before we can't no more.
Leave all judgements behind us,
And love the living.
Give love to the living.
Aaaaaaaaaah Mmmmmmmm
Verse 2
We wear our best clothes for a funeral line,
When was the last time we gave love in real time?
We show up with flowers when it’s far too late,
But, when someone is hurting, we hesitate.
But life keeps moving, it won’t stop on a dime,
Why don’t we love while we still have the time?
Pre Chorus
We wait for tragedy to do our giving,
But we should be offering love to the living.
The dead don’t hear the songs we sing,
It’s the ones still breathing that need everything.
Chorus
The dead don't need us anymore.
But, many could use some kindness.
Show love before we can't no more.
Leave all judgements behind us,
And love the living.
Give love to the living.
Aaaaaaaaaah Mmmmmmmm
Bridge
If we spoke the truth in everyday light,
How different might this world feel at night?
No waiting for sorrow, no waiting for pain,
Just reaching out before it’s too late.
Pre Chorus
We wait for tragedy to do our giving,
But we should be offering love to the living.
The dead don’t see the tears we cry,
It’s the ones alive who need us by their side.
Chorus
The dead don't need us anymore.
But, many could use some kindness.
Show love before we can't no more.
Leave all judgements behind us,
And love the living.
Give love to the living.
Aaaaaaaaaah Mmmmmmmm
Bridge 2
Show love while they're alive.
Let them know you are by their side.
Outro
Let’s not wait for the moments unforgiving,
Let’s start giving our love to the living.
Instrumental fades out
END