Look to the sun
feel her warmth
not unlike your smile
and know that the light
has always been there
Lilies at your ankles
I swear, they dance
to the rhythm of your stride
you might not realize
there's poetry in every step
but darkness has a way
of infecting radiance
with its plight
If it's any consolation
just know that the light
is always nipping at your heels
just know that the light
is itching to break the seal
and should it find you
pull it close under your chin
squeeze it ‘til it seeps in
spreading through every organ
crossing seas beneath your skin
and should it find you
don't stare at the street lamps
or that dying, beautiful star
no, my love, look within
And should the light find you
look within, know that it never left
(it never left)
Lilies at your ankles
I swear, they dance
to the rhythm of your stride
you might not realize
there's poetry in every step
...and guess what?
fuck the darkness
you're a pillar of brilliance
even at your darkest
credits
released October 30, 2022
Lyrics, voice, and mixing by Jacob Dring
Instrumental by Johannes Weber
Art by Jacob Dring (Wonder AI)
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