[Verse 1]
I wake before the bells
Bare feet on cold stone
One palm to the sky
One palm on my own
I carry the river
Through ribs and bone
Each breath a small lantern
To guide me home
[Pre-Chorus]
When anger climbs fast
I let it pass through
When fear knocks loud
I bow and move
No broken blade
Can stay untrue
If the center holds
Then I hold too
[Chorus]
Keep the heart still
Keep the hands fast
Inner mountain
And the storm will pass
Keep the heart still
Keep the hands fast
Inner mountain
I was made to last
(Inner mountain)
(Inner mountain)
[Verse 2]
In the peach grove dust
I trace my stance
Heel in the earth
And the wrist can dance
The sparrow turns
At the edge of my glance
I do not chase it
I learn its chance
[Pre-Chorus]
When doubt gets near
I lower my head
When pride gets tall
I leave it unsaid
The breath goes in
The breath goes red
Then out like rain
On a silent bed
[Chorus]
Keep the heart still
Keep the hands fast
Inner mountain
And the storm will pass
Keep the heart still
Keep the hands fast
Inner mountain
I was made to last
(Inner mountain)
(Inner mountain)
[Bridge]
I met my shadow
Down by the stream
It wore my face
It wore my greed
I touched its brow
And I set it free
Now the same old night
Has a path through me
[Final Chorus]
Keep the heart still
Keep the hands fast
Inner mountain
And the storm will pass
Keep the heart still
Keep the hands fast
Inner mountain
I was made to last
Keep the heart still
Keep the hands fast
Inner mountain
Now I stand at peace
With the world at last
(Inner mountain)
(Inner mountain)