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Acts of Man Lyrics by Midlake

The Courage of Others

2010

[Verse 1]
If all that grows starts to fade, starts to falter
Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wake
Let all that run through the fields, through the quiet
Go on with their own, on with their own, hidden ways
[Instrumental]
[Verse 2]
When all the newness of gold travels far from
Where it had once been, worn like the Earth over years
And when the acts of Man cause the ground to break open
Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wake
[Chorus]
Great are the sounds of all that live
And all that Man can hold
[Instrumental]
[Refrain]
If all that grows starts to fade, starts to falter
Oh, let me inside, let me inside, not to wake
[Chorus]
Great are the sounds of all that live
And all that Man can hold
[Outro]
Great are the sounds of all that live, that live
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About “Acts of Man” by Midlake

Read the complete lyrics to "Acts of Man" by Midlake from the album "The Courage of Others" in 2010. 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 Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative.

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"Acts of Man" is credited to Midlake. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Acts of Man" appears on "The Courage of Others" in 2010.

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