We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

gracious and clear

from Go Home to Your Friends by The Olive Tree

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

lyrics

the first storm of spring came tearing through the screens
and it soaked everything it burned
marvel and gladness were
thunder and lightning trading turns
you cannot paint in blue
and keep the eyes of youth
the early day
has got a lot to say
step on out and do what you love to do

the first news for years came falling on our ears
and all them telephones and paper-stands were full
laughing and running, you, should’ve seen the color and all
but I was a stranger, a masquerade
signed up and could not stay
can I start again?
start again?

and so I’m draining my cup
just trying to stay awake
thumbing the binding
picking out which game to play

pull all the stops
fill all these caverns with sound
holding your heart at the top
keeping your guard on the ground

the sprout and the dust, the shine and the rust,
shaking hands in the heat of the day
the wear in the wood louder than your words can say
all under a sky that does not bend
breaking the best defense
gracious and clear

(Frederick Buechner: 'Telling the Truth')

credits

from Go Home to Your Friends, released October 6, 2011

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Olive Tree

Meet the collaborative songwriting effort of two brothers. Currently based out of New Orleans and Madison, Ben and Scott Cunningham grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. They love alt-country, the key of G, acoustic guitars, fishing, Jesus, and the world he created. For 15 years and running, together they write and record songs about these things, calling this effort The Olive Tree. ... more

contact / help

Contact The Olive Tree

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like The Olive Tree, you may also like: