Acoustic Folk Art 1, Track 3, 03:47
Transcendence
Critics come to criticize
Through their sunglass darkened eyes
But truth has never been ethereal
Comics come to cut and slice
As though they were someone wise
There’s no shortage of material
And I will walk on this treadmill
One step at a time
Sometimes standing tall
And sometimes falling off the line
You may say that I’m a sinner
Who does not believe in fate
You may think I’m just a spinner
And file your complaint
Though I crash and though I climb
By the grace of God I'll find
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Painters come to paint
With colors blue and green
But art should never be
Seen as a ritual
Dreamers come to dream
Of what is yet unseen
Hearts that still hunger
For the spiritual
And I will walk on this treadmill
One step at a time
Sometimes standing tall
And sometimes falling off the line
You may say that I’m a sinner
Who does not believe in fate
You may think I’m just a spinner
And file your complaint
Though I crash and though I climb
By the grace of God I'll find
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
But hope that is seen is no hope at all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
But hope that is seen is no hope at all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
<harmonica break>
And I will walk on this treadmill
One step at a time
Sometimes standing tall
And sometimes falling off the line
You may say that I’m a sinner
Who does not believe in fate
You may think I’m just a spinner
And file your complaint
Though I crash and though I climb
By the grace of God I'll find
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
But hope that is seen is no hope at all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
Critics come to criticize
Through their sunglass darkened eyes
But truth has never been ethereal
Comics come to cut and slice
As though they were someone wise
There’s no shortage of material
And I will walk on this treadmill
One step at a time
Sometimes standing tall
And sometimes falling off the line
You may say that I’m a sinner
Who does not believe in fate
You may think I’m just a spinner
And file your complaint
Though I crash and though I climb
By the grace of God I'll find
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Painters come to paint
With colors blue and green
But art should never be
Seen as a ritual
Dreamers come to dream
Of what is yet unseen
Hearts that still hunger
For the spiritual
And I will walk on this treadmill
One step at a time
Sometimes standing tall
And sometimes falling off the line
You may say that I’m a sinner
Who does not believe in fate
You may think I’m just a spinner
And file your complaint
Though I crash and though I climb
By the grace of God I'll find
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
But hope that is seen is no hope at all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
But hope that is seen is no hope at all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
<harmonica break>
And I will walk on this treadmill
One step at a time
Sometimes standing tall
And sometimes falling off the line
You may say that I’m a sinner
Who does not believe in fate
You may think I’m just a spinner
And file your complaint
Though I crash and though I climb
By the grace of God I'll find
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
Transcendence through
The circumstance of time
But hope that is seen is no hope at all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
Song Notes
This song was inspired by the book of Romans, mainly chapters 5 – 9, from The Holy Bible. The bridge lyrics are from Romans 8:24 and 9:33. The message of hope and non-violent perseverance reminds me of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's tenure and legacy.
This song was inspired by the book of Romans, mainly chapters 5 – 9, from The Holy Bible. The bridge lyrics are from Romans 8:24 and 9:33. The message of hope and non-violent perseverance reminds me of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's tenure and legacy.
Song Credits
Words and music by Mark Lehnhoff [2015]
Bridge lyrics from Romans 8:24 and 9:33, The Holy Bible
Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals: Mark Lehnhoff
Cello: Peter Grimes
Violin: Alana Carithers
Piano: Josh Woods
Recorded and mixed by Josh Woods, J2 Music Productions, Louisa, Virginia
Produced by Josh Woods and Mark Lehnhoff
Album Artwork: Rob Hatem
Copyright 2015, 2017
Lester Chester Music, LLC
All Rights Reserved
Words and music by Mark Lehnhoff [2015]
Bridge lyrics from Romans 8:24 and 9:33, The Holy Bible
Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals: Mark Lehnhoff
Cello: Peter Grimes
Violin: Alana Carithers
Piano: Josh Woods
Recorded and mixed by Josh Woods, J2 Music Productions, Louisa, Virginia
Produced by Josh Woods and Mark Lehnhoff
Album Artwork: Rob Hatem
Copyright 2015, 2017
Lester Chester Music, LLC
All Rights Reserved
