Story behind the song
For this one, Ian had a tune 1st that Z. did a pretty amazing job of writing a lyric to.
Lyrics
VESPERS
Lyric © 2006 Z. Mulls
Music © 2007 Ian Ferrin
(v1)
Day comes to a quiet end
Fades gently behind the eyes
Tradeswomen and journeymen
Life cutting them down to size
Each murmers a quick goodbye
Made blind by the vivid light
Struck dumb by the painted sky
God’s overture to the night
(chorus)
Join me watching the day recede
How familiar the song we sing
You bring me the grace I need
Each evening when Vespers ring
(v2)
My labors are put to bed
Dark memories cloud my mind
What were the harsh words you said?
What made me respond in kind?
Heat vanishes with the sun
Moon cools making anger cease
Forgive me for what I’ve done
My soul is craving a psalm of peace
(repeat chorus)
(bridge)
There’s a hush as the night takes hold
A moment of transition
We speak our love and name our sins
In open-eyed contrition
(v3)
Cars lined up in silent rows
Heads bow as our hearts atone
See how the procession grows
(We) all carry our sorrow home
I whisper a private prayer
Love grows and is born anew
Keep faith, love, I’ll soon be there
Evening brings me home to you
(repeat chorus)
