Lyrics

Grand Rapids, Michigan, you got a long way to go.
You got a hard place to fall.
You gotta take your time.
Take your time.

Fathers are dying—
you couldn't wait for an answer,
but I can wait till I die,
when all the windows are open
like it's a break in dimension.
Some might turn away . . . but I won't.

Warmed by the lightning
of a strong and holy spirit
It's speaking words and puking swords.
Then it will slice to the center
of the deepest form of being.
Some might shy away . . . but I don't.

Come separation, zip up your lips and keep quiet!
There are no words! There is nothing
but a belief that resistance comes in the form of acceptance.
Some might shy away . . . but I won't.

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
When I dream, I dream of Grand Rapids!
Taking all my steps in stride. (Grand Rapids!)
When I fall, I fall from Grand Rapids!
What a solitary life. (Grand Rapids!)
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Grand Rapids, Michigan, you got a long way to go.
You got a hard place to fall.
You got a heart-heavy load.
You got a long way to go.
You better take your time.
Take your time.