Jennings, Mason - Wilderness Lyrics






get em up get em up get your shoulders up
get your backbone straight
keep an empty cup
put your axe in the wood
get your focus fixed
keep your body in the ring
gotta take some licks
and let it all come back to you
all the memories
which she put you through
bring it up to the light
put it in a frame
hang it out in the open where the children play

let it sting your eyes
clamp your chest
lead with love
and embrace the rest
embrace the demons
with all their claws
embrace this life
with all its scars

how can I forgive of you
things you said you’d never do
words you said you’d never say
darling how’d we lose our way
in the wilderness
just trying our best
to stay free

at an empty space on the edge of town
you had us meet on neutral ground
your coat was grey
your eyes were blue
my arms and hands ached for you
my stolen train
my flock of birds
when your lips said those words
trees went black
angels fell
armies burned the carousel
say you didn’t mean a thing
say you’re coming home again
up the river of regret
say we ain’t seen nothin’ yet

how can I forgive of you
things you said you’d never do
words you said you’d never say
darling how’d we lose our way
in the wilderness
where loneliness cuts so deep

and all the expectations we
put upon ourselves to be
things our parents never would
how could we have been so sure
in the wilderness
just tryin’ our best
to stay free





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  1. E.... K....

    This is amazing and so underrated. Pure art.

  2. D.... M....

    West Texas

  3. D.... M....

    Come to Cincinnati

  4. L.... T....

    omg love

  5. k.... ....

    I truly love and cherish you. I literally cannot hear lyrics; I am way more naturally in tune to the music side of a song; However, when I first heard you in the mid-2000s, something right away grabbed my interest lyrically. Maybe it was your voice, maybe it was the conviction, maybe the simplicity, maybe the song title... it commanded me to pay attention and listen to the words. You are the only artist who I have really connected with in this way. I can safely say you are hands down my favorite lyricist. You may even be an INFJ like me; maybe that's where the connection is coming from. Either way, I read your article about the awfulness of the music industry now and I felt the need to write this to you. Whether you decide to part or not, your music has been one of the greatest gifts to the world of music and the world of people who seek truth in the world and truth in themselves.

  6. t.... ....

    I love this song so much ♡

  7. k.... ....

    I've never heard this voice from you before! Totally different... more sing-y, more frail, like at any moment it's gonna crack or collapse and you'll just fall apart

  8. G.... D....

    This is one of the most honest songs I've ever heard.

  9. I.... P....

    Im doing a competition lyrical dance to this song😊😊

  10. Z.... W....

    Mason Rocks It!

  11. J.... R....

    beautiful

  12. C.... K....

    He makes such a cozy music. I love him.

  13. h.... b....

    Mason, I must say again that this song gives me goosebumps. 
    I find it both hurting and healing at the same time.
    Keeping my chin and PALMS UP!
    Thank you for you heart inspired, mystical tunes that touch so many peeps.
    peace... 

  14. D.... C....

    I know that look. This song stirs...

  15. S.... M....

    Mason Jennings is one of the best kept secrets out there.  I love how pure and honest all of his songs are.  If you don't get goosebumps at least every other song of his you hear....Check your pulse, because you are prob. dead. 
    Can't wait to see you again in Portland this February ! ! ! ! ! !

  16. S.... ....

    I've listened to this at least 7,000 times. :)

    S.... ....

    I'm there with you. The meaning of this song is just....ow.

  17. J.... K....

    Such a great song Mason. I love it! I wish you would come to Vegas sometime. It would be even better if Matt & Taylor were here at the same time! Much love always ~

  18. J.... G....

    Absolutely amazing video for an amazing song from an amazing artist. Well done sir.

  19. e.... ....

    Beautiful song and video!

  20. H.... M....

    great work