Let the die tonight,
Our souls need rest
From the endless light,
To listen to the dream inside,
So let the fire die tonight.
Let the stars come shining through,
They are the guide that will lead to you.
They know which ancient tales are true,
So let the stars come shining through.
Let the cedar touch the sky,
It reaches up to the world on high.
Not knowing if you wonder why,
So let the cedar touch the sky.
Let the river reach the sea,
For it alone seeks it's destiny.
It flows along eternally.
So let the river reach the sea.
Quench your lamp, and walk along.
The road is charted in riddle song.
We'll know the night before it's gone,
So quench your lamp and walk along.
Let the fire burn inside,
To show when all else is cast aside,
The space in souls where sparks reside.
So let the fire burn inside.
credits
from Songs from the Woods,
track released October 25, 2016
Matti Palonen (lyrics, melody, main vocals, kantele, tambourine), Cassie Norton (violins, back vocals), Ewelina Ferenc (back vocals, frame drum), Seth Power (recording), Eszu (mixing and mastering)
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