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lyrics

STILL

When the night is drawing to a close
And the morning light in the sky takes hold
I see the moon
Against the blue
Rest lightly

When the sun is shining clear and bright
And the evening sky is a fiery sight
I like to let
The moment’s glow
Wash over me

Oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh
Oh such beauty to be seen
When you’re standing still

When the birds are singing in the trees
And they’re building homes among the leaves
I like to watch
Blessed by the breeze
It soothes me

When the blades of grass are growing strong and green
And the fields stretch wide and far afield
This is where I stand
Allow myself to breathe
Deeply

Oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh
Oh such beauty to be seen
When you’re standing still

Oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh
Oh such beauty to be seen

Even on the days when the frost takes a bite
Even when it’s a cold dark wintry night
Even when it’s damp, dull
No hope inside
I stand still

Oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh
Oh such beauty to be seen
When you’re standing still

Oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh ooh oooh
Oh such beauty to be seen
When you’re standing still

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from Stripped Back, released July 19, 2020
Vocals: Melissa James
Guitar: Tom Gamble
Produced: Melissa James
Engineered: Joe Leach, Nick Trepka
Mastered: Nick Watson

Photography: Christina Jansen

Songwriters: Melissa James, Ross Lorraine

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