Alive

from Arise by Ryan Long

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lyrics

The day the lights went out I came alive
In the darkness where you died
They laid the hammer down
Your mother cried
I forced the spear into your side

I’m alive because you became lonely
I’m alive because you took my shame
I’m alive because you became guilty
I’m alive

The day the blinders were taken from my eyes
I held my heavy head and softly cried
The love you gave me is magnified
By the price you paid to save my life

I’m alive because you became lonely
I’m alive because you took my shame
I’m alive because you became guilty
I’m alive

You gave your life I give you mine

I’m alive because you became lonely
I’m alive because you took my shame
I’m alive because you became guilty
I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive

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from Arise, released September 21, 2010

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Ryan Long Knoxville, Tennessee

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May 2

Houston Improv

Houston, TX
Jul 24

SKYCITY Theatre

Auckland, New Zealand
Jul 25

The Factory Theatre

Marrickville, NSW
Jul 27

The National Theatre Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC
Jul 31

The Tivoli

Fortitude Valley, QLD
Aug 1

Astor Theatre

Perth, WA

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