The Smalltown Poets not only have a great name for a band, but really that's their sound too: it's so unassuming it's easy to pass them by. But repeated listens draw you in to one of the most sincere and thought provoking bands around.
There is Only You is a great song about our hearts and God. It's just such a same that it is not available to listen to online, and I have to post the video instead. Especially as the video, as nice as it is, really has absolutely nothing to do with the song (except perhaps the human tendency towards selfishness). So, below are the lyrics and may I advise clicking on Youtube, then clicking back here to see the words, rather than letting the video suggest what the song is about? Also, sorry you can't get the great bass-work on here...
Growing more uneasy with every question asked
It seems you're jealous of my interests
And the graven things I've cast
Waking resolutions of twenty years or more
That I would disallow golden cows my favor anymore
Your wishes set in stone, I broke the first of ten
I've cleared this temple out come take your place again
There is only You
There is only You
Tiptoe from an awkward scene
Not fooling anyone
Am I dumb enough to kneel with my accusers
Or brave enough to run
Petty daggers bounce weakly off my back
I'm leaving breathless gods and secrets in my tracks
Your wishes set in stone, I broke the first of ten
I've cleared this temple out come take Your place again
There is only You
There is only You, believe me
There is only You
There is only You
To a thousand generations
Of the faithful man
You will show Your favor Lord
There is only You (Love earth can't replace)
There is only You, believe me (Heaven can't erase)
There is only You (Find me on my penitent face)
There is only You
1 comment:
Well, I did as you suggested and listened & read, rather than heard & saw. And it was nice - I mean that in the best of senses. Not sure it would have quite held my attention if the words weren't there for the reading but they work well together and show up the song's depth.
So, all in all, an unexpected easter bonus. Cheers.
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