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lenten songs

by kevin schlereth

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From that time we must have turned a page The story took on another pace A climax we’re trying to escape Our hero resolved to meet his fate Flesh and blood can’t reveal; set your mind on what’s real You can’t have me be who I am and not have me be who I am I need to tell you who I am, I need to tell you
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Did you hear did you hear He's sending for a colt not too far from here Could this be could this be Our great and mighty king of the prophecy Will all oppression cease The Romans driven out and our people at peace Pave the way pave the way Offer up a shout of praise Hosanna, Hosanna, who is this Jesus Did you see did you see They're covering the road with their branches and cloaks Do they know do they know He's talking more of death than of toppling Rome Hear the song that they sing I wonder what they're looking for in a king Is this him riding away My king begins his death parade Will you die before your time Will you die before you can leave your inheritance behind No one dies before their time
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I was just running, no idea how far I might go I wasn’t thinking about the end or what I’d have left to show I never thought that in the end I’d be alone; I never thought about the end and I think I liked it that way I had a good friend, wrote himself a song every year It came on his birthday; he drowned himself and now all we have are tears I never thought I’d lose a friend to all his fears; I never thought I’d lose a friend and I think I liked it that way It’s much easier to live if you don’t think about it It’s much easier to live when your mind gets too crowded.
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Most of my life’s been a dream, but I never thought it would end like this no, I never thought it would end When you’re running around in a circle, it don’t really matter how long that it’s been You’re never that far from beginning again I’m like a dog on a leash that’s tethered beneath a tall oak tree, Running right through the slack you gave me I feel its hold getting tight. That’s where the image of the dog don’t fit right Cause i know it’s worse if I fight Is this laying down or lying? Am I on bended knee or hiding in plain sight? I apologize. I know I should have told you sooner, believe me, that was not right. I am terrified. Is this the end?
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an anointing 01:51
No one can stop me from delivering the gift I came to give No hesitation, break the jar and let it soak into his skin I'm at his feet now, crying tears that are many as my sins, it's all that I can do to be in service to this man that can forgive Don't these men know that you're dying soon Don't these men know that you'll be entombed Don't these men know I anointed you
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hymn sing 02:20
Forgive me if I’m having a hard time finding the melody, I’ve got a lot on my mind tonight. Forgive me when the words catch in my throat; they can’t shake the gravity, my heavy heart and the thoughts it holds. Like do you really have to die? Like couldn’t we have just stopped Judas? This hymn sing, I hope it lasts forever Endless refrain extends our time together
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No words to say, they won't take shape But I know it can't wait. We're not promised today Seeing your fear I'm torn to pieces, it must be so hard to carry this weight that your shoulders can't bear I know it's not my place to say this, but it's ok if you don't want to fight anymore I wear your sister's lost embraces but can't fill the void of the hug that you won't get to share Your mom and dad their sullen faces. They're missing their girl and they don't want to fight anymore. And there's nothing I can say to make it better Grief is not a journey that will end in closure
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promise 02:23
I'll never leave you But that's not what you say You say it's better if you go away You say you'll be struck and we'll go astray You say you'll come back again in three days If you love me won't you trust me son I know the work that must be done I won't abandon you If you love me won't you feed my sheep look after them and wait for me, I won't abandon you If you love me won't you speak my plan, even when they stretch your hands, I won't abandon you If you love me won't you trust me son, my promises can't be undone, I won't abandon you

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From that time, we wondered who you were. Trying not to think, too afraid to say. An anointing....(a) hymn sing....nothing makes it better. Promise.

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released February 22, 2023

all songs by kevin schlereth
production/mixing/wizardry by evan kunze
live piano sounds courtesy of jacob and lauren goins

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post-folk nomad. doing life with everyone mostly in their homes.

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