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Madness Divine

from Sonnet of Dreams by Brutus

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Anthony Roy Barton is an inspiration. This is truly his song.
Though the idea for the lyrics largely came from Luke...

lyrics

Eleven Fifteen; her story starts here. She took what was hers, a heart without fear. She left me for dead, in search of herself. It never would be like before. Her innocence left at the door. Beer, wine and women taste sweet on the lips. Men left in her trail by the sway of her hips. By God - she was reckless, left nothing undone. She spent all she had on her fun. She spent herself till she had none She worked and she wandered, saw the world, took it in. And she drank and she squandered, made friend after friend. But when it was over she’d end up alone; I miss you I want you to know. Girl why won’t you pick up the phone? She came to an end. She came to herself. She knew she had nothing. Not money or health. She knew there was more. Her heart was bereft. She set her face homeward to see composing her apology. Well I saw her far off coming my way and I ran to embrace her, to wipe tears away. All your apologies: time later for that. My heart only knows that your back - what was lost found its way back. He hit 25, an ethical life, threw everything at it, to keep it alive. The smug connoisseur aware of their plight. He always just knew he was right. He rightfully knew he was right. To offset the footprint he took to the streets. Two wheels is better - atone for our heat. He always stood upright but never contrite. He knew he was ever so smart. Broad minded but narrow at heart. He worked and he toiled, had the world at his feet and he joined every protest, he took to the streets. But when it was over he’d end up alone; no real connection was made, he always fell short of the grade. When she came home he heard right away. Incensed at injustice! He thought she would pay… His ethics and righteousness second to none. But he wouldn’t join in the fun, bitterness showed him undone. Well I saw her far off coming my way and I ran to embrace her, to wipe tears away. Don’t you realize mine’s yours and all that but we have to welcome her back. She’s home now, let’s welcome her back. It makes no good sense. It’s foolish – absurd! And it’s madness divine to take you at your word. She gave up herself and finally found, her feet were upon holy ground. Give up yourself to be found. I saw her far off. Coming my way and I ran to embrace her, to wipe tears away. Maybe you’re in it, you’re someone like that. You need to welcome her back.. ‘cause I want to welcome you back.

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from Sonnet of Dreams, released March 15, 2012
Written by Tony Barton and Tim Weatherhead (Valiant Shepherd Songs)
Performed by Brutus (Bruce Farrall and Tim Weatherhead)
- Tim Weatherhead: lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Bruce Farrall: backing vocals, semi-acoustic guitar
- Jackie Tinsley: violin

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Brutus Melbourne, Australia

Poets. Prophets. Priests. Psalmists for the 21st Century.

Brutus are Bruce Farrall and Tim Weatherhead, an indie folk rock duo from Melbourne. Singer-songwriters in their own right and leaders at Red Church, Bruce and Tim have combined their time and talents to write psalms for the 21st century. Their songs are raw, and spiritually honest, connecting Christian faith with life in the real world. ... more

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