𝔯𝔢: 𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔠𝔨𝔰 - 𝔟𝔬𝔫 𝔦𝔳𝔢𝔯 (𝔰𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔡)

punisher - phoebe bridgers (slowed + reverb)

Don’t Turn Back — The Magic City Song
By The William Altig Choir | Songs of Awakening Project

A soulful folk blues ballad inspired by the Parable of the Magic City from the Lotus Sutra. Blending heartfelt vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, this spiritual journey song reflects the tension between comfort and awakening.

Perfect for folk blues, spiritual music lovers, meditation playlists, and fans of Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Americana roots.
 
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
We walked the road through dust and fear,
The night fell cold, the path unclear.
He turned and spoke with steady grace:
“Do not be afraid — rest in this place.”

[Chorus]
Don’t turn back, don’t lose your way,
This city glows, but won’t long stay.
Beyond the dream, there’s more to see —
The treasure calls, come walk with me.

[Verse 2]
Our hearts grew soft, we made our bed,
Content with shelter, safely fed.
But whispers rose beyond the gate:
“Stay here too long — you’ll miss your fate.”

[Chorus]
Don’t turn back, don’t lose your way,
This city soothes, but fades away.
The truest treasure is yet ahead —
Awake, arise, leave comfort’s thread.

[Instrumental]

[Bridge] (gentle, yearning)
The city fades, the vision clears,
The sky expands beyond our fears.
The road is long, but love is near —
The guide walks on, dissolving fear.

[Final Chorus]
Don’t turn back, step through the door,
Each step reveals a little more.
The treasure waits beyond desire —
Walk on, walk on, through truth and fire.

[Outro]
Rest if you must — the pause is kind,
But don’t mistake the peace you find.
The light ahead will pull you through —
The city fades… but truth is true.

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Don’t Turn Back

question my sanity

New song recorded tonight.

Last night I opened up the window
as streetlight stood in for the moon
across your skin a summer breeze was filtered through the trees
announced by flickered candlelight

and I wondered is this you and me asleep in childhood dreams
or just another night
are we a wishful vision cried into a pillow
after a long and bitter fight

well its a high price paid just to be here
two poor tired souls... in a golden moment

tonight I open up the window
as moonlight calls out for our dreams
across the sky I hear a voice from somewhere far away
hello and thank you for the day

and I wondered is this you and me asleep in childhood dreams
or just another night
are we a wishful vision cried into a pillow
after a long and bitter fight

well its a high price paid just to be here
two poor tired souls... in a golden moment

𝔯𝔢: 𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔠𝔨𝔰 - 𝔟𝔬𝔫 𝔦𝔳𝔢𝔯 (𝔰𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔡)

//grace//

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