Make the Dirt Stick
Surrendering to Silence: Chris Whitley's Reflection on Peace and Resilience
Lyrics
Nothin' wrong with staying inside
Nothing is wrong with choosing to stay indoors.
Nothin' wrong staying home tonight
Nothing is wrong with opting to stay at home tonight.
All week long was a world of restless
The entire week was filled with a sense of restlessness.
Whatever it takes for a little peace and quiet
Whatever it takes, seeking a little peace and quiet is necessary.
Got a pump be right out back now
There is a pump located right outside at the back.
I got a well up on the hill
There is a well situated on the hill.
All summer long was rain and water
Throughout the summer, rain and water were abundant.
Sometime surrender to God's will
Sometimes, it is necessary to surrender to God's will.
Whatever it takes you best now surrender
It is essential to surrender, no matter what it takes.
Whatever you know, you gotta tell them quick
Whatever knowledge you have, it needs to be conveyed quickly.
Scratchin' the wall with some old barbed wire
Scratching the wall with old barbed wire is a symbolic action.
Whatever it takes to make the dirt stick
Doing whatever is necessary to make the dirt stick is crucial.
I hear them coming with the crane and hammer
There is an imminent arrival with a crane and hammer.
I hear them digging holes in the ground
Someone is digging holes in the ground.
Feel like there's something bound to take me over
Feeling like something is about to take control.
Son do what you can in a mean old town
Advising the son to do what he can in a challenging town.
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