[Verse 1] Talking to myself like I always do Making my case to an audience of none Then a distant yell cuts through There shouldn't be another living soul for miles Spooks me cold, heart starts to run [Pre-Chorus] Climb the hill, scan the mesa wide Figure in the distance, stumbling my way Every instinct says to hide But something keeps me standing here today [Chorus] A voice in the distance calling Desert devil sends him falling Solo backpack, inadequate clothes God knows where this stranger goes A voice in the distance found me In the middle of my nowhere Now he's standing right there [Verse 2] Early thirties, nervous but trying to smile Basic English, asking for help Says he's been lost for miles Migrant seeking asylum, separated from his group No food, no water, nearly broken down [Pre-Chorus] Every reason to turn him away Every reason to stay out of this mess But what kind of man would I be If I said no to this distress [Chorus] A voice in the distance calling Desert devil sends him falling Solo backpack, inadequate clothes God knows where this stranger goes A voice in the distance found me In the middle of my nowhere Now he's standing right there [Bridge] Torn about getting involved But what are the other options Two lost souls in the desert Both our problems unsolved [Final Chorus] A voice in the distance calling Changed the day I was having Invite him back for nourishment This moment feels like providence A voice in the distance found me Won't be alone anymore That's what this is for
