I’ve seen the Buddha walk on air
And heroic black angels with no faces anymore, anywhere
All down Manhattan, the lines go on repeating
Punch the number, stop the bleeding
I’ve heard the buzzing from the bush
Beyond the row of oaks, twilight overtakes and gives a push
Ask what you came to, I won’t tell you false
Punch the number, check the pulse
Days of doubt, nights of dreaming
The further out you get, the more it bears repeating
But I don’t blame you for listening at the latch
When they said nobody will know
Careful now — it’s a long way down
Voices leave an echo that never makes a sound
It’s an honor, it’s a trap, it’s a curse, it’s a key
Some would slay it as it sleeps, some would wake it just to see
Days of doubt, nights of dreaming
The further out you get, the more it bears repeating
But I don’t blame you for listening at the latch
When they said nobody will know
I’ve seen the Buddha walk on air
And heroic black angels with no faces anymore, anywhere
All down the freeway, the lines go on repeating
Punch the number, stop the bleeding
Punch the number, punch the number
Days of doubt, nights of dreaming
The further out you get, the more it bears repeating
But I don’t blame you for listening at the latch
When they said nobody will know
credits
from Heartfall,
track released July 18, 2022
Miles Hewitt: vocals, piano, acoustic guitar,
Jared Samuel: string arrangement, saxophones, congas, add'l production
Brian Betancourt: bass guitar
David Christian: drums, percussion
Ansel Cohen: cello
Kate Goddard: violin
Ruby Wang: violin
Hannah Selin: viola
Simon Hanes: conductor
Quetzel Herzig: SFX
Al Carlson: tracking engineer
Gorgeous and moving, this album fills a musical void in my collection that I didn't know existed. With lyrics that speak about the human condition and instrumentals that have a medieval flair, this has become my new musical addiction 😁 Not a single note is wasted here 9RnK7