The Speed of Sound in Seawater - To Kelly Lee lyrics

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The Speed of Sound in Seawater - To Kelly Lee lyrics

Please don't leave Believe in me I would not lie among the artifacts Within the sacristy I know they're sacred I know we stand in hallowed halls I would not speak with such conviction If I did not fear for us all But something happened Something changed Since we met yesterday evening The symbols all have rearranged This now reads “Fire” That one says “Flame” And my transcription might be off a bit But I think that one says “Pray” Gather yourself I need you calm and collected I feel your dread. I know the fear But these thoughts are crippling you Hold your head high like the minarets We haven't been beaten yet When the whole world starts to pirouette Let me be your safety net I know that you're scared of the local lore But we've conquered worse before The soothsayers can't always be correct ‘bout what hasn't happened yet Hold your head high like the palace walls We're fearless. We stand up tall We won't be afraid of our fates at all We'll be brave when judgment calls If the ground opens up to swallow The love that we've built Will our world end in grief or elation Trepidation or guilt? It's all for naught The world's gone to pot And no heaven's waitin' on me But, when I'm down where it's warm Would you still call me yours? I think I'd still like to be