It is bitter consolation
And the writing is on the wall
There are but tiny steps to take
And so very far to fall.
It never quite seems enough
The stricken tears and labored sighs
In strained repentance offered up
To princely, sympathetic skies.
And with each step there is a pause
And great the heart-break for the soul
The lonesome traveler who breaks
And moves so slowly in this world.
And for this reason mind the wretch
That moves toward God so ponderously
Who stops and weeps at every step
In chorus with our history.
It's a bitter consolation
My tortured writing's on the wall
There are but tiny steps to take
From great heights to fortunate fall.
And with each step there is a pause
And great the heart-break for the soul
The lonesome traveler who breaks
And moves so slowly in this world.
And with each step there is a pause
And great the heart-break for the soul
The lonesome traveler who breaks
And moves so slowly in this world.
credits
from And All Our Woe,
released May 19, 2014
Joshua Chévere Cohen - Vocals
William Boscoe Davenport - Four String Bass Guitar
Dalton Joseph Davis - Viola, First Violin, Second Violin
Anisa Marie - Drums
Cayce Andrew - Choir
Music and Lyrics by Joshua Chévere Cohen
Inspired by the Writings of Saint Angela of Foligno (1238-1309)
Produced and Recorded by William Boscoe Davenport & Joshua Chévere Cohen
Mixed By William Boscoe Davenport
Mastered by Cayce Andrew
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