the leaves show their bellies… They’re telling you It’s gonna rain. Still as a lost sea In a cave that no one’s Ever seen. Took what you could carry You’ll never come this way again. The hot pavement Under your converse Keeps you moving To slow down the pain. the leaves show their bellies… They’re telling you It’s gonna rain. Down at your feet Down in your aching heart Words don’t come easy When your tongue’s ripped your world apart Up in the mountains The sun is still shining And one day You’ll see it my friend. Yes one day Your life will begin. You have to keep moving You’ll never be right here again. The horses need water And you need a rest from the pace 3 days of running It feels like you’re running in place. The rain is still coming But the leaves may not know when it comes. Or if it will satisfy Or if it will be pure enough. But the earth is receptive And waits to collect it Every drop that the sky has to give. And the horses are patient And will be as long as we liv. (Solo) What did you say? Was it hurtful Was it truthful Perhaps it was too much to bear. What did they say? Did the words Seem like sunlight and air? Do you think they thought you didn’t care? Perhaps none of this judgement is fair. But the pack that you carry Is heavier than it was when you left. And the leaves didn’t lie Those are raindrops for the soil to collect And the horses can sense That relief is arriving above. Take all of the time that you need Until you’re ready to love. In the meantime keep moving And the sunshine, it will surely come. In the meantime keep moving You’ll know when the journey is done.
