1000 Words (from "Final Fantasy X-2")

from Beyond the Wind 〜風の彼方へ〜 by Ian Martyn

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I know that you’re hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily

I acted so distant then
Didn’t say goodbye before you left
But I was listening
You’ll fight your battles far from me
Far too easily

Save your tears ‘cause I’ll come back
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore to hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
But now I’m not afraid to say what’s in my heart

Though a thousand words have never been spoken
They’ll fly to you
Crossing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words, one thousand confessions
They’ll cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They’ll hold you forever

The dream isn’t over yet
Though I often say I can forget
I still relive that day
You’ve been there with me all the way
I still hear you say

Wait for me, I’ll write you letters
I could see how you stand with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt when I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I’d hung my head and said that I couldn’t wait
But now I’m strong enough to know it’s not too late

‘Cause a thousand words cry out through the ages
They’ll fly to you even though I can’t see
I know they’re reaching you
Suspended on silver wings
Oh a thousand words, one thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They’ll hold you forever

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from Beyond the Wind 〜風の彼方へ〜, released March 31, 2023

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Ian Martyn Santa Barbara, California

Video game soundtracks. Acoustic trad folk. Original and traditional songs and tunes.

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