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2B1

by Sweetbird

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2B1 03:42
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Standing at the crossroads Trying to find the way back home Waiting for the Light to reveal So I can know The purpose of this Life To see what can't be seen Reasons why it takes so long Oh, oh 2B1 All the fear and loathing Gotta rise above Pierce the veil of deception Surrender to Love The purpose of this Life To know what can't be known Mysteries of the Heart Oh, oh 2B1 The purpose of this Life To be what we're meant to be Releasing what's not real Oh, oh 2B The purpose of this Life To see what can't be seen Reasons why it takes so long Oh, oh 2B1 Oh, oh 2B1 Oh, oh 2B
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What If 03:05
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What if I finish with less than I started What if the river runs dry What if abandoned and left broken-hearted Hold my head wondering why What if the current beneath pulls me under What if it causes me pain What if the sky full of lightning and thunder Swallows me up in the rain All these questions keeping me from being free There is no need for anxiety What if I do or I say something wrong What if I’m misunderstood What if I feel like I do not belong Failing to be what I should What if I find that I might not be right What if the verdict condemns What if I can’t find my way through the dark night Never reaching the end Just distractions keeping me from being free When I fear and worry I cannot see Time gone Headlong into the flame Wasting away Wasting away
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Holding On To Nothing 02:31
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Fearing hide away Justified night Holding on to nothing at all Veil across the sky Covering Light Chill cold as the end of fall Ah ah ahhh Holding on to nothing Ah ah ahhh Holding on to nothing at all Endless surrender Turning away Turning away from the fight Stream of consciousness Thoughts without end Hunger feeds on whatever it finds Oh waiting silently Reality lies just Beyond the mind Ah ah ahhh Holding on to nothing Ah ah ahhh Holding on to nothing at all Endless surrender Turning away Turning away from the fight To the Light
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Died to Love 03:52
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I was taught And learned the lessons well Traveled the world Gave my show and tell Sat on the water shore So confident and self assured Thought I was living Thought I was until You came in view From above Then I died to Love Died to Love Followed you everywhere I let go of all I know Silence spoke so loud and clear Words in constant flow The presence of Your majesty A life beyond duality This is living Found the way of precious few Up above I died to Love Died to Love The presence of Your majesty A life beyond duality This is living Found the way of precious few Up above I died to Love Died to Love Hey ya...
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In This Love 03:17
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If I hold you with these eyes You’ll grow old and die And if I hold you with emotion You’ll become a wished for companion So I hold you here Beyond the clouds In the Spirit Yes, I hold you here Where we mix with the Infinite In this Love In this Love I will hold you here Beyond the clouds In the Spirit Yes, I hold you here Where we mix with the Infinite In this Love In this Love In this Love
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Awaken 03:19
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Dying in Your mystery Fading away Inside a secret Unity Love is the Way (Chorus) Climbing jasmine Opening rose Transformation Awaken Awaken from the dream Closing eyes to see Open the door Spinning in ecstasy Worry no more (Chorus) Dissolving into nothing Deep in the night Ascending from ashes Into the Light Dying in Your mystery Fading away Fading away Fading away
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The Friend 03:29
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Drunk without wine Full without food Buried in a ruin Rain out of clear blue No right or wrong Not made of Earth Fire, Water or Air Love free from birth (Chorus) Hundreds of night skies and suns No beginning or end A hidden glory like Shams One who transcends The Friend (Chorus) No need to look anywhere For this one Who is your whole life
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Love's Will 03:27
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All the worry All the fear All the anger All the tears Why persist In holding on so tight? Can’t you see There’s no need to fight? (Chorus) Let go Be still Follow Me Love’s will Love’s will How much darkness Will it take to see the light? It’s not money Gonna make everything alright (Chorus 2x) I’ll lift you when you’re down I’ll turn your world around I’ll brighten every day I’ll guide you along The Way Along The Way Love will
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On The Other Side 03:57
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Love is what you’re looking for Peace is what you’ll find Across the water to the shore On the other side Beyond the veil of illusion Lies the Promised Land In silent conversation There you’ll understand Love is what you’re looking for Truth is what you’ll find Across the water to the shore On the other side Beyond the veil of illusion Lies the Promised Land In Divine Union There you’ll understand Love is what you’re looking for I AM Who you’ll find Across the water to the shore On the other side On the other side
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You're Home 03:23
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Over hills and mountains crossed Upon shallow waters tossed At the feet of figures old Placed the offerings of gold (Chorus) It’s taken a long, long time To realize you’re home You’re home Let’s celebrate and play Rituals made up by man Within temples made of sand You’ve been covered in thick cloud The speechless full moon comes out now (Chorus 2x) You’re already home Let’s celebrate and play Let's play Let's play
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Always 03:18
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In a state of total surrender We being to see Reality Beyond the mind Beyond time Infinity Now we are music Together Sharing one cup Always Now we are music Together Sharing one cup So pure So true One Always . . .

about

The music on 2B1 is inspired by the poetry of the 13th century Sufi mystic, Rumi. In a world where differences of beliefs, thoughts, and feelings seemingly divide humanity, Rumi’s poetry unifies it with Love. Rumi provides a bridge between East and West, illuminating the Light of Love in timeless fashion. The music inspired by Rumi’s poetry on 2B1 is a celebration of Love and its power to unite as One. Acclaimed Rumi artist, Michael Green (michaelgreenarts.com), provided the art for 2B1. We thank Michael for his generosity.

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released September 29, 2016

Sweetbird is:
Christine Yandell - Vocals, Singing Bowl, Pipe, Chimes, Glockenspiel
Steve Waite - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Guitar Synth, Bass, MIDI Programming

Musicians:
Nick Bariluk - Keyboards
Nick D'Virgilio - Drums
Mark Hornsby - Bass
Andy Leftwich - Fiddle
Brent Milligan - Fretless Bass, Cello
George Tomassi - The Whistler

All songs written, produced and mixed by Sweetbird. Recorded at The Nest, Shelton, CT; New Song Productions, Danbury, CT; Sweetwater Studios,, Ft. Wayne, IN and Nashville, TN. Mastered by Mike Picotte.

For more information, visit us at sweetbirdmusic.com

@2016 Boradband Records, LLC. Wanigas Music Publishing, ASCAP.

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Sweetbird Shelton, Connecticut

Sweetbird is Grammy-nominated vocalist Christine Yandell and guitarist Steve Waite. The duo has recorded and released seven records to date on the Broadband Records label. The music is inspirational and reflective of the spiritual realm from which many of the lyrics and music emanate. Sweetbird is musical illumination and transformation. ... more

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