Land of the Living
Matthew Perryman Jones Lyrics

Into the land of the living
I am entering a period of rebirth and renewal, leaving behind a stagnant, lifeless existence and embracing a vibrant, exciting one.

Black bleeds orange into blue
As I emerge into this new life, I can see the world in a different way, with color and vibrancy replacing the monochrome of my past.

I am coming to life,
I am awakening from a state of dormancy and ready to experience all the joy and possibility that life has to offer.

Light is breaking through
As I shed my former self and embrace my new life, a sense of illumination and clarity is taking hold.

I can hear the bells in the city
I feel a sense of connection and community with the people and atmosphere around me, represented by the joyous sound of the bells.

Across the ancient shore
The connection I feel goes beyond just this place and moment, extending far back into history and into the future.

I am ready to fight
I am willing to face adversity and challenge in pursuit of my goals and my new life.

Let down the scarlet cord
I am relinquishing the ties that previously bound me, symbolized by the cord, and embracing a new sense of freedom and possibility.

It's time to shed this masquerade
I am leaving behind my former outward self, which may have hidden my true feelings and identity, and becoming more authentic and open.

You cannot love in moderation
True love is all-encompassing and all-consuming, not something that can be done half-heartedly or without commitment.

Dancing with a dead man's bones
If we try to love in a half-hearted or inauthentic way, we are not really living or connecting with the other person, but simply engaging with a hollow, lifeless version of them.

Lay your soul
In order to truly love and connect with others, we must be willing to give our all, to be vulnerable and open, and to connect on a deep, soulful level.

On the threshing floor
The threshing floor represents a place of separation and transformation, where grain is separated from chaff and purified. By laying our souls on the threshing floor, we are opening ourselves to transformation and purification through love.

Between the walls of the river,
I am being carried along by the flow of life, represented by the river, and feel a sense of connection to the larger world around me.

Shoulders bare the sacred stones
As I journey along this path, I am taking on the responsibility of carrying forward the wisdom and traditions of my ancestors.

We made it alive
Despite the challenges and obstacles we have faced, we have come through them and emerged into a new, vibrant life.

We are not alone
In this new life, we are connected to others and the world in a much deeper and more authentic way than we were before, and we can draw strength and support from these connections.

Kiss the ground
I am embracing the physical, sensory pleasures of this world and celebrating my renewed connection to it.

And change your name
I am embracing my new identity and leaving behind the old, symbolized by changing my name.

I heard the distant battle drum
As I continue on this journey, I hear the echoes of past battles and struggles, but they no longer hold the power over me that they once did.

The mockingbird spoke in tongues
I am surrounded by signs and symbols of new growth and transformation, even in unexpected places and forms.

Longing for the day to come
I am filled with hope and anticipation for the future and all the possibilities it holds.

I set my face, forsook my fears
I am approaching the future with determination and courage, leaving behind any fears or doubts that might hold me back.

I saw the city through my tears
Even as I face challenges and difficult emotions, I am still able to see the world and my new life with clarity and vision.

The darkness soon will disappear
I am confident that any darkness or negativity in my life will eventually be replaced by light and growth.

And be swallowed by the sun
Any darkness or negativity will be transformed and subsumed by the powerful, life-giving force of the sun.

I am coming home
Through this journey, I am returning to my true self and finding a sense of belonging and connection in the world.

I am coming home
Once again, I repeat that I am returning to my true self and finding a sense of belonging and connection in the world.

I am coming home
Yet again, I repeat that I am returning to my true self and finding a sense of belonging and connection in the world.

I am coming home
Lastly, I reiterate that I am returning to my true self and finding a sense of belonging and connection in the world.