Friday, June 28, 2019

"These Are The Words" / Patti Smith song from 2018 written at the request of Wim Wenders














Awake everyone, the dawn has come
Life is streaming from the sun
A garden blessed, the bird that sings
Nature gives us everything

Awake everyone, the time has come
To mend, to tend, our common home
To give our thanks, sow our seeds
Extend the hand to those in need

When the soul yearns for love
It comes flowing from above
Mercy, hope, humility
These are the words to live by every day

Walls will crumble, we arise
To work as one, abide, provide
Mercy, hope, humility
These are the words we whisper in our sleep

When in doubt the nights are long
Wear the smile, wear the sun
To comfort us when alone
Holding your heart, love will come

Walls will crumble as we abide
Restore the house, we shall provide
Love, compassion, unity
These are the words to live by every day

Awake everyone, the time has come
Life is streaming from the sun
Mercy, hope, humanity
These are the words
These are the words
These are the words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsTDcF7zKdY

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful lyrics. So necessary in the times we are living in.

37paddington said...

Thank you for sharing this beautiful call to consciousness.

Sabine said...

Yes. Beautiful. But why do we always need these reminders. Now and 40 30 50 20 years ago.

ellen abbott said...

can't remember if I've heard this one but I do have a CD of hers.

Colette said...

Oh, this is so lovely to read.

Tara said...

Hope against hope.

Nick said...

I'll listen to it immediately. I've long been a lover of Patti Smith (if you see what I mean).