May the sun bring you life by day
With its rays of warmth from above
May the moon restore you by night
As you sleep under its glowing love
May the rain wash away your worries
As it quenches the tears you shed
May the wind blow strength through your being
As you glide through the world ahead
Across the plains, and on mountain tops, may you be free
By the sea, through the canyon lands, and under the trees
Here we are, here we are, running forever more
In this land I call my home, my heart be free
May you gently walk through the world
Know its beauty all your days
For a heavy foot leaves a deepening print
That can wound in many ways
A fiery soul can do much more
Than burn through all it sees
And a gentle heart can heal the wounds
That you haven’t revealed
Across the plains, and on mountain tops, may you be free
By the sea, through the canyon lands, and under the trees
Here we are, here we are, running forever more
In this land I call my home, my heart will be free
May the stars illuminate the night
and guide you on your way
May the thunder be a beating a drum
So you can dance through the rain
Across the plains, and on mountain tops, let us be free
By the sea, through the canyon lands, and under the trees
Here we are, here we are, running forever more
In this land I call my home, my heart will be free
This massive compilation from Marvin Tate's Chicago ensemble is funny, wildly eclectic, and bursting with energy. Bandcamp Album of the Day Nov 3, 2022
