Athens, Pt. 1

from Athens by Ross Wright

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Running on the edge of the world
I’m making my case
I’m never too far, I see it now
Reaching out and shaping our hearts
O’er Infinite space
Wherever we are, we need it now

Athens, if you will
Hearts be still
Tonight we will live again
Athens, if you reach
The mystery
Not too far from any man

Listen people, gather round
I notice you reach for every breeze
That travels by
Grasping at eternal straws
You think that it’s alright
But I know you need a love divine

Athens, if you will
Hearts be still
Tonight we will live again
Athens, if you reach
The mystery
Not too far from any man

Written on every heart
Mysterious way
The word of the one eternal spark
Whisper of the unknown God
Invisible one
We live and we move and here we are

This is love
This is what
You were always meant to be
Athens, if you run
The race is won
Lean into the victory

People of Athens, check your pulses, you're still breathing
Devout to all but the truth, take it from a heathen
Idols on parade, burying your face, digital fever
But my God doesn't get mad, he gets even
Greater than the pain of an empty soul still reaching
Greater than my doubt so I can believe while he's still teaching
And I promise you this, if you're still seeking
Then He is close by, Yahweh, inhale, breathe him

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from Athens, released November 18, 2014

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Ross Wright Richmond, Virginia

Ross lives in Richmond VA, where he writes pop songs about the human condition and the mysteries of love.

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