Let There Be Sound

from Black Lotus by Ethan Work

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‘Twas listening to the music one night
You could hear the record crack under the lamp light
When suddenly I was overcame
With a series of thoughts and opinions
Thinking of what all went into this song
The chords, the keys, the notes, and the drums
I realized without a shadow of doubt
We took this thing for granted

Chorus:
On the eighth day, God came down, and
In a booming voice, he said ‘let there be sound’
man molded sound in his image and likeness
And God was very well pleased
On the eighth day, God came down, and
In a booming voice, he said ‘let there be sound’
Centuries passed and the art grew strong
‘Tis the gift that keeps on giving

And so, I resolved to travel the world
Guitar on my back, sheet music in hand
To learn and grow in knowledge and love
The sounds of the streets, my guiding hand
I met a man who played a bongo
And I asked him if he would join my band
He looked at me, and in a joyful voice, he said
‘If only for a day! Now what is the plan?’

[Chorus]

After a long day of jamming in the park
The old man stared weakly into my eyes
“My time on this earth,” he said “is coming to an end
Thank you for the memories”
The very next day, I set my sights to the East
To continue my journey, to share my music
The friends that we make and the sounds we create
Will carry on with us to the next world

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from Black Lotus, released September 30, 2022
featuring Emmanuel Barsallo on lead vocals

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