Icehouse The Lazarus Lyrics

The Lazarus Lyrics

THE LAZARUS (I. Davies)
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breathing out & breathing in
a body burning, weightless, dreaming
no gravity can hold me down
oblivious and barely moving

pouring out & pouring in
saltwater kisses, scent & skin
all spilling over, slipping down
a storm against a window pane

The  Lazarus restored from dust
a leap of faith, an act of trust
just hold me down & let it pass
for a moment I nearly lost myself

till you
talked me in off the ledge
talked me in off the ledge
& pulled me screaming
dragged me screaming
from the wreckage
I`m tired
tired of walking on the wire
tired of walking on the wire
no, don`t look down
just take it
one step at a time

calm, unconscious, still & senseless
child like, innocent, defences
down, beneath cool sheets, cool blankets
freed & sleeping with your secrets

The  Lazarus restored from dust
a leap of faith, an act of trust
just hold me now & let it pass
sometimes I nearly lose myself

till you
talk me in off the ledge
talk me in off the ledge
no, don`t look down
we`ll take it
one step at a time
will you
talk me in off the ledge
will you heal the bleeding edge
& pull me screaming
drag me screaming
from the wreckage?