The Road by Emily Merrell Lyrics

Mud, deep at my feet—through clouds of gold dust, calling for me
How can I reach?
Safety lies far beneath, and I don’t see what’s pulling me
Onward down this road

Two fish swimming side by side in the water as I wade
Above I see a light
Feeling no fear, I know what I will find ahead of me
Calling out “I’m coming now”

From mud to air we walk this road
Finding lies in what we think we’ve known

To know the road ahead, ask those returning
Beware the sweetest spoken words are poison burning
Leave weaker travelers behind, and wake while dreaming
Those who are strong move ahead, the wise redeeming

Keep moving if you fear the hand of death will reach you
Soon you’ll find that fear will never save you from the truth
Bursting through the still, glass surface I gasp
Finding my breath—the air is sweet
Humming low in my chest I feel my heart
A steady drum beating through my soul

Blinded by the sun, my eyes open wide
Finally I see. My gaze is high
Knowing now where I’ve been
The winding road comes to an end
Never looking back, I’m running free