Superb acoustic instrumental, lyrics, vocals ...outstanding!

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 From the “Something to See” modern folk Christmas musical project, "Don't Fly Apart" is the song of Simeon’ - the old priest in the temple, where Mary and Joseph bring their new baby to be dedicated. Part prophecy and warning, part blessing, Simeon speaks with tenderness and urgency: hold fast to each other, he urges the young couple, even as heartache await. A folk singer-songwriter meditation on the whispered answers few can hear, the inevitability of suffering, seeking, steadfast faith, and faithfulness to each other, come what may.

LYRICS:

VERSE

When you walked in, when you handed me the child
The stirring in my spirit - it was wild.
I knew at once he was the one
That my days would soon be done.

CHORUS

Blessings on you both - you know he is a gift
Though as he grows as as he goes, It will rift
Friend from friend, kin from kin.
Don’t you too fly apart.
You will need each other. Life can be a spear to the heart.
You will need each other. Don’t fly apart.

VERSE

It’s not easy to explain 
how I know the things I know
What to say or what to do, 
when to stay or when to go

CHORUS

Blessings on you both - you know he is a gift
But as he grows as as he goes, It will rift
Friend from friend, kin from kin.
Don’t you too fly apart.
You will need each other. Life can be a spear to the heart.
You will need each other. Don’t fly apart.

BRIDGE:

His way will cause some to fall and some to rise
What he says, what he does, few will recognize
Who he is or why he’s here or what it all will mean
To those who believe what you and I have seen.

CHORUS

Blessings on you both - you know he is a gift
But as he grows as as he goes, It will rift
Friend from friend, kin from kin
Don’t you too fly apart.
You will need each other. Life can be a spear to the heart.
You will need each other. Don’t fly apart.


Don't Fly Apart (Simeon)

This track is from the album Six String Sorrow and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/readsouthall

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