EARTHCHILD LYRICS

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1. Prayers of Healing

Mother I feel your body underneath my feet

Father I see your beauty reflected back to me in the sky

Water life-force flowing

Air spirit in my lungs

Please hear these prayers of healing

feathers given to the wind

Please light the course for us to make it through the dark

please give us strength to see the ugliness we feed

please light the course for us to make it through our minds

back into the source of love for all living kind

for all living kind

listen to the wisdom

of your elders when they speak

and the innocence of the children

medicine for us through these times

sweet medicine for us through these times

Please light the course for us to make it through the dark

please give us strength to see the ugliness we feed

please light the course for us to make it through our minds

back into the source of love for all living kind

for all living kind

mother I lay down my body

Father I release all these old skins

to live these prayers of healing

for all who roam the earth and all of those to come

for all who roam the earth and all of those to come

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2. Earthchild

You’ve got grass in your hair

and grass in your clothes

you’ve got grass growing up through the spaces between your bare toes

you’ve got joy in your footsteps

and kindness in your body language

freedom in every single one of your movements

oh the earth knows you so well

mmm the earth knows you so well

and your father says you’ve done him proud

and your mother says you talk too loud

but the earth still knows you better than anyone else

oh the earth still knows you better than anyone else

and the stars out tonight

they’re playing us a lullaby

about the beauty of our insignificant lives

and my kisses are on your skin

and your magic is in my soul

I never thought I’d feel safe enough to lose control

oh but the earth knows me so well

mmm the earth knows me so well

and the days they spin you round and round

sometimes work sucks but you laugh out loud

because the earth still knows you better than anyone else

oh the earth still knows you better than anyone else

oh the earth still knows you better than anyone else

and we’ll have mountains to climb

and deserts to survive

but you’re still dead-set fixed on your blue skies

yeah you’re still dead-set fixed on your blue skies

mmm and the earth knows you so well

oh the earth knows you so well

because the earth knows the soul well

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3. Mystery

life is going to the beat of a mystery and I just don’t know you at all

still life is dancing through the rhythm in my heart and i do sing along

and I meet you here…

through the absence and the fear

oh, I’m alive!

Watching the wind shake all the leaves awake I wonder: what am I?

and somehow I don’t differ from all that I see and I don’t have to know why

and I meet you here…

through the joys and the tears

oh, I’m alive!

and I meet you here…

with a listening ear

oh, I’m alive!

how does this breath breath my own love back to me?

oh, what a great mystery!

through all the heartbreak and all the discoveries my love for you still moves me

and i meet you here…

through the days and the years

oh, I’m alive!

and I meet you here…

I meet you here

life is going to the beat of mystery and I just don’t know at all

still life is dancing through the rhythm in my heart and I do sing along

and I do

I do

I do

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4. Out There

how are you doing out there?

how is it breathing the open air?

how are you fairing out there?

how is your heart?

is it glowing dear?

what is the light like through the trees?

does it ever make you think of me?

how is the weather?

I never wanted to say goodbye

still we must have done it a thousand times

oh we read the signs so we steered clear

but I want you to know that I still think about you dear

how are you doing back home?

do you still wear that old beat up coat?

how are you fairing on your own?

does it feel good to be alone?

what is the breeze like through the streets?

does it ever make you remember me?

how is the weather?

I never wanted to make you cry

still I must have done it a thousand times

oh well I’m so glad that you’re following your dreams

maybe someday they’ll lead you back to me

I never wanted to say goodbye

still we must have done it a thousand times

oh we read the signs so we steered clear

well I want you to know that I still think about you dear

I want you to know that I still think about you dear

I want you to know that I still think about you

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5. Newly Born

look at you newly born

so soft around the edges through the storm

and the rain has taken your breath away

and your heart is breaking

because you know you’ll never be the same

but don’t you know

that there is so much waiting for you

don’t you know

that the world is open to you

just look at this day

how it’s unfolded for you

a perfect display

of springtime plumage

springtime blooming

well who knows what’s next?

it’s all a play anyway

don’t take it all so seriously

and find the humor in our human nature

don’t you know

that this is only the beginning for you

don’t you know

that life will always guide you

don’t you know

that there are only good things for you

and I hope you know

that I will always hold your hand and help you through

and through

and through

and through

and through

and through

and look at you newly born

so soft around the edges through the storm

and the sun has shifted your fears away

and your heart is lifting

because you know you’ll never be the same

you know you’ll never be the same

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6. Who You Are

you are unraveling don’t be afraid

what is there to fear anyway?

you’ve spent your life looking for truth

and all the while it’s been right here in front of you

it’s in the way you say hello

it’s in the way you brush your teeth

it’s in the very air you breathe

the sweetest melody

it’s who you are

it’s who you are

so don’t you worry if you’re falling apart

the secret is that you have been from the very start

you spent your life looking for something true

only to find that it’s always been inside of you

it’s in the way you read a book

it’s in the way you make your tea

it’s in the very words you speak

the sweetest melody

so go ahead

spread those wings fearlessly

you can do anything

just let them take you where they will

you don’t know where you’ll go when your heart leads you

and look up at the stars tonight

and the light they’re shining down on you

oh I bet you didn’t know that you are shining for them too

the greatest gift you ever gave

you’re starlight in action

know it’s who you are

it’s who you are

so look in the mirror don’t be afraid

to meet yourself face to face

this is what you have wanted all of these days

so why don’t you stay right here in this

this warm embrace

it’s time to come home now

it’s part of your nature

this love and compassion

know it’s who you are

it’s who you are

trust your heart and you’ll see

it’s in the wind when it blows

within the grass as it grows

in the silence of the snow

the traffic lights and city streets

everything

open your heart widely

open your heart to what the tides bring

open your heart and you’ll see

it’s who you are

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7. Step By Step

springtime springs my heart and I just want to sing

just want to sing along with the movements

of this springtime day

oh I just want to play

I just want to play with my heartstrings

and step by step we find our way

through the emotions and the motions

of this cosmic playscape

oh and step by step we find our way

the well is never ending

and whose pretending that we’re not holy anyway

I am

I am

and here we go…

on the next big adventure

a little farther

a little deeper

a little brighter

a little wider

a little more

a little more here

and as the tides change

and the skies rain

and the flowers bloom all over

my heart is blooming too

and round and round we go

and I just want to breathe

just want to breathe right into the motions

of this cycling

oh I just want to sing

I just want to sing with this grand unfolding

and here we go…

on the next big adventure

a little farther

a little deeper

a little brighter

a little wider

a little more

a little more here

the stars are calling

your name is falling

from the heavens right back into you

you don’t know how you do it

but you do it through and through

and step by step we find our way

and I just want to sing

just want to sing along with you

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8. On Your Way

lift the bandage away

you don’t need it anymore

you’re okay

oh you’re okay

and find your newly formed wings

they may be shaky

but you are learning

oh you are learning

and the wounds of the past

they don’t define you anymore

the patterns of your mind

cannot confine who you are

you are past the point of no return

you took the leap and what’s more

you said ‘yes’ to the rhythms that open your heart

you’re on your way

you’re on your way

you’re on your way

you are on your way…

back home

and give your heart room to breathe

it may be achy

but you are healing

oh you are healing

and let yourself receive

these blessings

of feeling

oh you’re feeling

and the wounds of the past

they don’t define you anymore

the patterns of your mind

cannot confine who you are

you are past the point of no return

you took the leap and what’s more

you said ‘yes’ to the rhythms that open your heart

you’re on your way

you’re on your way

you’re on your way

you are on your way

back home

so lift the bandage away

you don’t need it anymore

you’re okay

oh you’re okay

and you’re on your way

you are on your way

you are on your way

back home

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9. The Flower Song

I took the chance to breathe you in

a brief romance between old kin

and I felt your smile widen beneath your petals and

I fell back into this love

of mine

back into this love of mine

into this love

and we discovered the world beneath our weather

and the sweetness of the rain falling down

we discovered that this love is everywhere

and we don’t have to part our hearts to become aware

and I took the chance to let you in

and you erased my false beliefs in sin

and I felt my smile widen between my boundaries and

I fell deeper into this love

this love

of mine

deeper into this love of mine

into this love

and we discovered the world beneath our weather

and the sweetness of the rain falling down

we discovered that this love was always there

even when we were so scared

and we discovered the world beneath our weather

and the sweetness of the rain falling down

we discovered that this love is everywhere

and our hearts have always been aware

so now I take the chance breathe you in

oh such a sweet romance between old kin

and I feel that smile widen beneath the petals

and I fall back into one

one love

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10. Good Enough

it’s alright, she said

don’t you fret

everything’s alright my darling

and don’t you ever forget

don’t you ever forget

that you are my sunflower child

and you’ll always be

so pay no mind to the mean words they said

you’re beautiful to me

you’re beautiful to me

and close your eyes

don’t forget to breathe

it’s alright

‘cause love will set you free

love will set you free

“there’s no need,” she said

“for you to dry your eyes

your tears are always welcome in my arms

so go ahead and cry

go ahead and cry”

“and it’s alright my darling

for you to take your time

you don’t always have to know where you’re going

and you can change your mind

you can change your mind”

“so close your eyes

don’t forget to breathe

you’re right on time

and love will set you free

yes, don’t you ever worry"

that your not good enough for me

or good enough for love

‘cause you’re deserving of all your dreams

oh and darling you’re always

good enough

oh yeah

good enough

I do love you she said

and I always will

and when you feel like your mind’s gone crazy

don’t forget to be still

don’t forget to be still

and listen to your heart beating

and remember your feet

‘cause they’re connected to the earth

and the earth’s connected to me

so you’re always connected to me

and close your eyes

don’t forget to breathe

oh honey, it’s your time

so go ahead and be free

go ahead and be free

‘cause you’re good enough for me

you’re good enough for love

and you’re deserving of all your dreams

oh and darling you’re always

good enough

oh yeah

good enough

and it’s alright, she said

don’t you fret

about all the thoughts running through your head

and don’t you ever forget

don’t you ever forget

that I am your mother

and I’ll always be

here to give you a helping hand

‘cause you’re more than good enough for me

you’re more than good enough for me

and don’t you ever doubt for a second that

you’re good enough for me

you’re good enough for me

and you will always be

good enough