Light of the candle and the first breath of air,
See the remains of the others lying there.
Shake off the rags and dress for the game.
Follow the pattern that comes with the name.
Light of the moon and the wind in the trees,
Move through the night without stirring the leaves.
Run with the wolves, take to the sky,
Spirit away in the bat of an eye.
You act like I have a choice,
But why would I choose your way?
And would you then hear my voice?
Would you listen to what I say?
You're so quick to give advice,
You're so fast to diagnose.
While you enjoy the day,
I only have from dusk 'til dawn.
Light on the corner and the smell of the blood,
Move through the street for a brush with the crowd.
Then there‘s a face and it’s love at first sight.
Passion will rage in a struggle for life.
Light the horizon and the race against time,
Here comes the day, was it all in my mind?
Back to the ground, but more lucky than some,
I’ll see the night for centuries to come.
credits
from Howl,
released May 17, 2016
words: Skeeter Greene
music: Vincent Reynolds
vocals: Little Lynnie Legend
vocals: Skeeter Greene
bass, acoustic guitar, vocals: Lon Osgood
electric guitar, drum programming, vocals: Vincent Reynolds
percussion, vocals: Gene Garfin
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