[Intro – Chorus, sorrowful chant] Ten years gone in Moab’s land, Graves in the dust, sorrow in hand. Husband and sons laid low in the ground, Only the widows remain around. [Verse 1 – Naomi, weary lament] Turn back, my daughters; I’m bitter, I’m old, I have no sons, no future I hold. Even if I birthed, could you wait for a man? My name is Pleasant, but call me Mara’s hand. [Verse 2 – Orpah, torn voice] I love you, Naomi, but I’ll stay in my land, Your God is foreign, I can’t understand. With tears I kiss you, but here’s where I part, My road diverges, though you have my heart. [Bridge – Ruth, rap with rising beat] Don’t urge me to leave or turn back away, Where you go, I’ll go; where you stay, I’ll stay. Your people are my people, your God is my God, Where you die, I’ll die — that’s my vow, that’s my nod. From Moab’s dust to Bethlehem’s light, I’ll walk beside you, through dark and fight. Covenant love, I bind my way, Forever with you, come night, come day. [Hook – Chorus, triumphant gospel lift] She clings to her mother through famine and drought, A Moabite with faith that drives doubt out. From ashes of grief, a new seed sown, In loyalty’s vow, God’s plan is shown. [Outro – Naomi & Ruth together, quiet duet] Naomi: > My heart is heavy, yet hope may rise… Ruth: > Where you go, I’ll go, till the end of my life.
