Name: Why Do You Run
Duration: P00H04M20S
Description: Another early one from Edinburgh days, this was probably written around the same time as Drowning Into You, so circa 2009. It was becoming clear to me at this time that almost all humanities problems stem from the fact people are always running away from Truth (the present moment) when they should be running towards it.

Why Do You Run

from Sketches Of Europa by SoulJahm

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Another early one from Edinburgh days, this was probably written around the same time as Drowning Into You, so circa 2009. It was becoming clear to me at this time that almost all humanities problems stem from the fact people are always running away from Truth (the present moment) when they should be running towards it.

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Why do you run, do you run, from the one, I wonder
Moving out from the sun, lost in things that you've done no longer
Come home, come home, come home, come home

There's a million ways to get what you want
How much longer will you play?
How much more do you want?
And the drum of time is beating down
Suffering will surely come

Why do you run, do you run, from the one, I wonder
Moving out from the sun, lost in things that you've done no longer
Come home, come home, come home, come home

All those lonely nights
Now it's time to jump
There's no end in sight
Until you hit the bump
No need for you to walk that road
When thy will be done

So why do you run, do you run, from the one, I wonder
Moving out from the sun, lost in things that you've done no longer
Come home, come home, come home, come home
Please come home
I'm telling you it's fun
So why do you run, run run
Why do you run...

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from Sketches Of Europa, released June 17, 2023
Vocals - David William & Kate Threadgould
Melodica - Kate Threadgould
All other instruments by David William

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