[Verse 1] Cold wind Teeth in my coat Feet on frozen earth Breath a hanging ghost Saturn’s leaden breath Pressing on my neck Rust on every thought Ash along my steps [Chorus] This is the work of the bone Blood in the dust Grind of the stone Anchor the soul in the now Kneel to the weight Learn how This is the work of the bone Rattle and ache Marrow and moan Anchor the soul in the now Hammer it deep somehow (hey) [Verse 2] Cracked hands Black on the nails Count the quiet kills Hidden in the scales Sky like poured-out lead Heavy Hard And still Every silent howl Buried in the hill [Chorus] This is the work of the bone Blood in the dust Grind of the stone Anchor the soul in the now Kneel to the weight Learn how This is the work of the bone Rattle and ache Marrow and moan Anchor the soul in the now Hammer it deep somehow [Bridge] I don’t pray for lighter days I just brace and take the strain Every step a spoken vow I am here I am now (oh) [Chorus] This is the work of the bone Blood in the dust Grind of the stone Anchor the soul in the now Kneel to the weight Learn how This is the work of the bone Rattle and ache Marrow and moan Anchor the soul in the now Hammer it deep somehow
