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Crying Lyrics by John Roseboro

Crying/Human Gauze

2021

[Verse 1]
I sleep on beds of leaves of grass
Counting stars and sands of time
This earthen vessel will not last
My ghost will leave its shell behind
For occult realms and other worlds
In other words, i feel that I'm
A pilgrim on a narrow way
A mortal led by the divine
Through inner space and awkward timings
Energies and essences
Asking all life’s deep questions
Like what love is
What turns lead to gold
And my cold heart to flesh
I can feel it in my viscera
My home is somewhere else

[Chorus]
I was crying, “the shadows are stretchеd out”
I was crying out, "the shadows are stretchеd"

[Verse 2]
With the acuteness of thought
And precision of language
I speak the truth in love
You laugh in self-defense
It’s heaven’s discretion whether you accept
I called this night witness
Now choose: life or death
Death

[Chorus]
I was crying, “the shadows are stretched out”
I was crying out, "the shadows are stretched"
I was crying, “the shadows are stretched out”
I was crying out, "the shadows are stretched"

About “Crying” by John Roseboro

Read the complete lyrics to "Crying" by John Roseboro from the album "Crying/Human Gauze" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aa (Check Description), Folk, Acoustic.

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"Crying" is credited to John Roseboro. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Crying" appears on "Crying/Human Gauze" in 2021.

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