Yearling Songtext
von Joe Henry

I left behind all that I could, took what I might need
Walked myself into the wood where mountains grow to seed
Their yearlings tumble at my feet, rolling on their way
Back before this all began and far beyond today

Angel of our mercy now
Pull me close to thee
Keep me safe from everything
That tries to set me free


It′s better that I spend my time learning to receive
All I pushed away of mine while looking up your sleeve
Better that I learn to read the lines that draw my face
Changing like a hexagram, moves out and into place

Angel of our mercy now
Pull me close to thee
Keep me safe from everything
I thought would set me free

There's no rest for the weary now, and never has there been
Living so deep in our hearts, it rises from our skin
Smelling of the fires that turn our dark to day
Standing up before the eyes we′ve closed upon our way


Angel of our mercy now
Pull me close to thee
Keep me safe from everything
I thought would set me free