Dermot Kennedy - Without Fear Album Lyrics

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An Evening I Will Not Forget

When love was found
I kept my hope just like I'd hoped to
Then sang to the sea for feelings deep blue
And coming down
And we've had problems that we've grown through
But I bet you dream of what you could do

At seventeen, I was alright
Was like nothing I could feel inside
And wishing you were here tonight is like holding on
But I still get to see your face, right?
And that's like nothing they can take, right?
So there won't be no feeling in the firelight
Hoping this'll be right
Time to show your worth, child

I remember when her heart broke over stubborn shit
That's no way to be living kid
The angel of death is ruthless
And I'm always thinking summertime with the bikes out
Pushing our luck, getting wiped out
Days with nothing but laughing loud
Underneath my coat, won't you tap my shoulder, hold my hand
Nights with nothing but dark in there
You could be my armor then
Island smiles and cardigans
The nights that we've been drinking in
We're here to help you kill all of this hurt that you've been harboring
Confessions should be better planned
Alone, that night, I'm surely damned
Run away, I'll understand
What's important is this evening I will not forget
Purple, blue, orange, red
These colors of feeling
Give me love, I'll put my heart in it
And I think about it all the time
Lights went out, you were fine
You kinda struggle not to shine

I still love you, though
I still love you, though
I still love you always
So hold me when I'm home, keep the evenings long
Crack and break and part ways
I still love you, though
I still love you, though
I still love you always
So hold me when I'm home, keep the evenings long
Let's not crack and break and part ways
And I wonder if I could let her down

It's for real, it's for real
It's for real, it's for real

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All My Friends

A thief in the night came
Took everything you gave for her
This song isn't low, lady
It's remembering love made in the summer

But I think of the things that it taught me
I learned that there's beauty I can't keep
Learned that there's demons in stories
So letting her down, no, I won't be
Whenever she's calling, she'll call me
Angry and seething as the sea
Songs in cathedrals in month three
Promise you'll smile off a memory

And I, I, I
I couldn't stop smiling like the whole way home
And yeah, it should feel like something you were missing

To all my friends, you'll find your way
Some summer night, I hope I see you again
All my friends, I'd love to stay
Some summer night, I hope I see you again

Looking up lately
The moon doesn't chase me no more
Before it was childlike
Lost in the soft light, and so on

And I, I, I
I couldn't stop smiling like the whole way home
And yeah, it should be when she read out all she'd written

To all my friends, you'll find your way
Some summer night, I hope I see you again
All my friends, I'd love to stay
Some summer night, I hope I see you again

The smell of rain and streetlight thrown
A love, a lantern in the snow
When she feels it taking hold
She finds it so hard letting go
How can I tell her that we'll shine?
She dreads the devil's yet to show
So damn reluctant to expose it to me, so

So I think of the things that it taught me
And she starts to think evil has lost me
I walked with the wolves and it haunts me
She steps with intention to run free
So stunner, don't ever move softly
You've been on a journey they can't see
When dancing in ballrooms, you will lead
Promise you'll smile off a memory

And I, I, I
I couldn't stop smiling like the whole way home
And yeah, it should feel like something you were missing

To all my friends, you'll find your way
Some summer night, I hope I see you again
All my friends, I'd love to stay
Some summer night, I hope I see you again

The smell of rain and streetlight thrown
A love, a lantern in the snow
But when she feels it taking hold
She finds it so hard letting go
How can I tell her that we'll shine?
She dreads the devil's yet to show

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Power Over Me

I wanna be king in your story
I wanna know who you are
I want your heart to beat for me
Oh I-
Want you to sing to me softly
'Cause then I'm outrunning the dark
That's all that love ever taught me
Oh I-

Call and I'll rush out
All out of breath now

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You've got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me (my my)
Got that power over me (my my)
You've got that power over me

Remember the lake in the moonlight?
Remember you shivered and shone?
I'll never forget what you looked like
On that night
But I know that time's gonna take me
I know that day's gonna come
I just want the devil to hate me
Oh I-

Call and I'll rush out
All out of breath now

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You've got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me (my my)
Got that power over me (my my)
You've got that power over me

It was all in doubt
They were all around

So we'll hide away and never tell
You decide if darkness knows you well
That lesson of love, all that it was
I need you to see

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You've got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me
(Woo)

I know that I let her down, no
Let her down, no

You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
Got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You've got that power over me

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What Have I Done

Woke up this morning, light poured in, you're with me
I thought I'd be better off alone
Now, my soul has been torn and reborn, started breathing

What have I done?
What have I done?

I never thought I needed saving, I was right where I should be
Good god, I know it's dangerous, but it's you that I need
I'm in love this time, I'm in love this time

What have I done?
What have I done?

So, don't you fall back asleep for this moment
Just be, I wanna get it right for once
Oh, I've been knocked out and beat but this feeling is fleeting

What have I done?
What have I done?

I never thought I needed saving, I was right where I should be
Good god, I know it's dangerous, but it's you that I need
I'm in love this time, I'm in love this time

What have I done?
What have I done?

Ever since the other night, I've been thinking 'bout the way you smile golden
Wanna move inside of your light
Ever since the other night, I've been thinking 'bout the way you smile golden
Wanna move inside of your light

What have I done?
Oh no, what have I done?
You be brave for me, now

I never thought I needed saving, I was right where I should be
Good god, I know it's dangerous, but it's you that I need
I'm in love this time, I'm in love this time

What have I done?
What have I done?

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Moments Passed

Maybe it's all down to the thought of her
Maybe it's all down to the loss we learned
Knew for a long time, for all it's worth
I wanted to run to you
What if I'm caught up and it's me you're calling?
What if I'm lost now 'cause of demons comin'
When she kissed me, I felt a new freedom or something
Well, move on
I found a moment to be brave, so I let her know
And she said, "How could I love you back?
You who dropped your dreams in the gutter"
And in my winter, she'll be burning slow
Feels like December knows me well

'Cause I loved ya
Does that mean nothing to you now?
I loved ya
Get me back on homely ground
She said, "Oh, I know that love is all about the wind
How it can hold me up and kill me in the end"
Still I loved it
Does that mean nothing to you now?

Days when we all watched 'til we lost the birds
Threw a rose in 'til it caught the turn
Knew it felt right, we were bound to burn
I wanted to run to you
Maybe I've lost count of the rooms you're tall in
Maybe I've lost count of the nighttime all-ins
So the trees and her were first to know
It'll all be good, just hold me well

'Cause I loved ya
Does that mean nothing to you now?
I loved ya
Get me back on homely ground
She said, "Oh, I know that love is all about the wind
How it can hold me up and kill me in the end"
Still I loved it
Does that mean nothing to you now?

Wasn't easy to go, I know
You shouldn't have no seat in the front row
I know, I know
Wasn't easy to go, I know
And the sun came out, day late though
I know, I know
Wasn't easy to go, I know
He pulled up, flat tires, ten spokes
I know, I know
Wasn't easy to go, I know
He came all that way just to say, "Hello"
I know, I know

'Cause I loved ya
Does that mean nothing to you now?
'Cause I loved ya
Get me back on homely ground
She said, "Oh, I know that love is all about the wind
How it can hold me up and kill me in the end"
Still I loved it
Does that mean nothing to you now?

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The Corner

That should have never been your road
We should have stayed there on the corner
You know I'm always at your shoulder
Take your heart out of your holster
What if he never had to go?
What if we never knew October?
Would you run into the open?
Would you take back all they told ya? I'm

Holding, waiting for something
That'll keep you from the cold
It feels like winter follows you around
Holding, waiting for something
That'll keep you from the cold

So, just remember who you are
How you were never one for folding
How you never liked the corner
How the dark don't even know ya
Would you believe me in the car
What if I never dropped you home?
What if we drove until the morning?
You said you never loved before him, I'm

Holding, waiting for something
That'll keep you from the cold
It feels like winter follows you around
Holding, waiting for something
That'll keep you from the cold

You know me so you know I'm feeling lonely now
Lonely right down in my heart
You know me so you know I'm feeling lonely now
Lonely right down in my heart

Holding, waiting for something
That'll keep you from the cold
It feels like winter follows you around
Holding, waiting for something
Let me keep you from the cold

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Lost

When everything was broken
The devil hit his second stride
But you remember what I told you
Someday, I'll need your spine to hide behind
For fear of moments stolen
I don't wanna say goodnight
But I'll still see you in the morning
Still know your heart and still know both your eyes

I could have told you 'bout the long nights
How no one loves the birds that don't rise
So you can tell the heroes go hide
My sense of wonder's just a little tired

But if only you could see yourself in my eyes
You'd see you shine, you shine
I know you'd never leave me behind
But I am lost this time
Are we destined to burn or will we last the night?
I will hold you 'til I hold you right
But if only you could see yourself in my eyes
You'd see you shine, you shine

So we'll run into the open
Keep your hand inside of mine
And then when everything is over
I hope to think of this as better times
The sky got red and swollen
I guess I never see the signs
There can't be songs for every soldier
It can't be solace every time you cry

I could have told you 'bout the long nights
How no one loves the birds that don't rise
So you can tell the heroes go hide
My sense of wonder's just a little tired

But if only you could see yourself in my eyes
You'd see you shine, you shine
I know you'd never leave me behind
But I am lost this time
Are we destined to burn or will we last the night?
I will hold you 'til I hold you right
But if only you could see yourself in my eyes
You'd see you shine, you shine

I was lost 'til I found you
Now these songs will hold and hide your name
All it was was all about you
Since that night, the moon has never seemed the same

And if only you could see yourself in my eyes
You'd see you shine, you shine
I know you'd never leave me behind
But I am lost this time
What if the love you deserve is love you never find?
I've learned in love and death, we don't decide
And if only you could see yourself in my eyes
You'd see you shine, you shine (Aye)

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Rome

So, what's the past for? I'll need it if love don't last long
So you can run around infinite in my head
All you can't see, oh, I'd stay if you asked me
Now you know I care, but it's hard to tell when you're scared

Last night
It hurt me to hear you say it felt broken
And even though I tried
All these memories run my mind in slow motion

Do you remember when?
Midnight drives when you'd sing
I'd play you songs you were in
I just want to be there again
Do you remember when?
With Rome below us that day
You said, "I wish we could stay"
I just want to be there again

Remember that first laugh? All it changed once I had that
Like a hurricane but I don't care where I land
So, dance carefree, I hope it's easier knowing me
Now, your soul is yours but I'll help it move if I can

Last night
It hurt me to hear you say it felt broken
And even though I tried
All these memories run my mind in slow motion

Do you remember when?
Midnight drives when you'd sing
I'd play you songs you were in
I just want to be there again
Do you remember when?
With Rome below us that day
You said, "I wish we could stay"
I just want to be there again

Do you remember when, oh?
Do you remember when?

So, I don't ever wanna leave when you cry
I know I give you reasons to hide
I need you to stay by my side
First shootin' star that you ever saw
We were right on our feet though, right?
Opening the car door for light
I really thought I'd lose you that time

Do you remember when?
Midnight drives when you'd sing
I'd play you songs you were in
I just want to be there again
Do you remember when?
With Rome below us that day
You said, "I wish we could stay"
I just want to be there again

Do you remember when, oh?
Do you remember when?
Do you remember when, oh?
Do you remember when?

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Outnumbered

Don't tell me this is all for nothing
I can only tell you one thing
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere

I see everything you can be
I see the beauty that you can't see
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere

I could have showed you all the scars at the start
But that was always the most difficult part
See, I'm in love with how your soul's a mix of chaos and art
And how you never try to keep 'em apart

I wrote some words and then I stared at my feet
Became a coward when I needed to speak
I guess love took on a different kind of meaning for me
So when I go just know it kills me to leave

To all the stars that light the road
Don't ever leave that girl so cold
Never let me down, just lead me home

Don't tell me this is all for nothing
I can only tell you one thing
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere

I see everything you can be
I see the beauty that you can't see
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere

But there's beauty here that's yet to depart
There's still a song inside the halls in the dark
I'll come for you, if you just stay where you are
And I'll always hold your hand in the car

And there'll be days when it's difficult
But I ask you to never leave behind the reciprocal, we're past that
Love is not designed for the cynical
So we have that, we can have that

To all the stars that light the road
Don't ever leave that girl so cold
Never let me down, just lead me home

Don't tell me this is all for nothing
I can only tell you one thing
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere

I see everything you can be
I see the beauty that you can't see
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere

How long can you wait for the one you deserve?
Light on, never let it out, never let it out
If I'm gone, if you ever leave I hope that you learn
To fight on, to fight on

Don't tell me this is all for nothing
I can only tell you one thing
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere

I see everything you can be
I see the beauty that you can't see
On the nights you feel outnumbered
Baby, I'll be out there somewhere
(How long?) Baby, I'll be out there somewhere, somewhere, somewhere
(How long?) Baby, I'll be out there somewhere, somewhere

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Dancing Under Red Skies

Sitting out in warm winds, flecks of sun painted on the sea
You smiled and looked down when I told you "It ain't bad to be me"
Give me moonlight, and a smile from you that I can barely believe

Baby those plans are grand but you don't mean the same
When they ask you who you're living for and you'll drop my name
And then, I found a new courage that kills cowards I've been holding in
And it took us back to times, when real men were real men

Let me tell you, no one ever got my soul right like she could, yeah
Amongst artists in heartlessness, dealing in darknesses
I know, I know
One time nobody ever got my soul right like she could, yeah
Now I'm close to what I'm needing

Now I'm close to what I'm needing

One by one we made it up over that hill
One by one they picked us off, laughing still
Let me know, let me know when I've got room to run
Let me know, let me know when that fool is cleaning his gun and I'll-

Let me tell you, no one ever got my soul right like she could, yeah
Amongst artists in heartlessness, dealing in darknesses
I know I know
One time nobody ever got my soul right like she could, yeah
Now I'm close to what I'm needing

And I hold on to your heart
And I keep on coming round, falling down, this part
And I'll only grow lonely, my darling, when the silence starts

Let me tell you, no one ever got my soul right like she could
In my heart, play my part, in this deal with the darknesses
I know I know
One time, nobody ever got my soul right like she could, yeah
Now I'm close to what I'm needing
Now I'm close to what I'm needing

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Outgrown

So we'll call it all believing in the art
There's evidence and remnants of a spark
Strong belief there'll be a better part
When the hoping ends (When the hoping ends)
All these memories get written in the scars
Now every dream is left among the stars
Force that dreaded raven to depart
When the snow begins (When the snow begins)

I'll be all out lonely if you all outgrow me
To know with all of this potential should have raised up but I never did
Scared the stars won't show me, if you all outgrow me
I know every road I run down has a sundown, that's the way it is

So, I try to chase those days but never catch them
I'll try to walk the other way and learn detachment
Raise the eyes you save for me and all the laughter
You used to hold me in
I'll just let go of love that others dreamed and captured
I'll never know another feeling like the rapture
I'm gonna go, I gotta be here in your absence
Now, this poem has ended

I'll be all out lonely if you all outgrow me
To know with all of this potential should have raised up but I never did
Scared the stars won't show me, if you all outgrow me
I know every road I run down has a sundown, that's the way it is

That's why I'm let down, let down, honey
That's why I'm let down, let down, honey

That night, that drive, felt like every single wolf was around us
That night was so quiet, felt like all the trees were keeping the sound out
So hold me right, I'll pray
That I'll promise you this moment will come
Oh, alright, got a pretty way of keeping the sound out

I'll be all out lonely if you all outgrow me
To know with all of this potential should have raised up but I never did
Scared the stars won't show me, if you all outgrow me
I know every road I run down has a sundown, that's the way it is

That's why I'm let down, let down, honey
(All the trees were keeping the sound out)
That's why I'm let down, let down, honey
(Pretty way of keeping the sound out)

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Redemption

Every wrong I did turned me to a better kid
So alright
Every time we kissed I knew I wanted more of it so don't hide
Never let it in especially since we're getting rid of all lies
You know you've always been someone I've confided in on the cold nights
But redemption will come for you soon
Guess I'll just call it a feeling
Tonight, I'll just comfort you so
Maybe you could start to believe it

All I know
Oh no, no, I won't let go
Oh no, no I'll never leave ya
Oh no, no, I won't let go, no (All I know)
Will you start to believe it?
Oh no, no, I won't let go
Oh no, no I'll never leave ya
Oh no, no, I won't let go, no (All I know)
Will you start to believe it?
(All I know)

All those nights alone, demons that you've never known would run through
Never had a hope, never let your wings unfold
But I know you
Every word I wrote, every single thing I told
It's all true
Let your spirit show you that I could never hold, we'll leave soon.

But redemption will come for you soon
Guess I'll just call it a feeling
Tonight, I'll just comfort you so
Maybe you could start to believe it

Oh no
Oh no, no, I won't let go
Oh no, no I'll never leave ya
Oh no, no, I won't let go, no
Will you start to believe it?
Oh no, no, I won't let go
Oh no, no I'll never leave ya
Oh no, no, I won't let go, no
Will you start to believe it?

Guess we kinda thought it was easy
Guess we kinda thought it was easy
'Least I saw the heart of you briefly, honey
Guess we kinda thought it was easy
Still I know the thought of you frees me
'Least I saw the heart of you

Redemption will come for you soon
Guess I'll just call it a feeling
Tonight, I'll just comfort you so
Maybe you could start to believe it

Oh no
Oh no, no, I won't let go
Oh no, no I'll never leave ya
Oh no, no, I won't let go, no
Will you start to believe it?
Oh no, no, I won't let go
Oh no, no I'll never leave ya
Oh no, no, I won't let go, no
Will you start to believe it?

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Without Fear

Because of her, because of her
Her eternal summer smile is breakin' my defenses, I know
Damn well won't find no peaceful sleepin' with no her up in my head
Caught me by the collar at the graveside
'Neath a sky of royal blue
Like you're sayin', "I'm here now"

Lovin' thoughts livin' in my young mind
Give this boy a beautiful view
And tell him, "Without fear, now"

I never questioned
I was acceptin'
Until she stepped in, movin' like beautiful truth
If there were others in that room
I didn't see 'em babe

Darker than amber
Starin' right at her
The first full laughter
Askin' six days into June
Spendin' my evenings on the roof
Can't tire of thinkin' 'bout you
I wonder if this'll all work out

The summer's shown where we should go
You smile in the winter, let summer show
Movin' on a feelin' here, I don't know
Never hide baby, always grow

I wanna do somethin' for you
But I can see it now
You'd smile and tell me not to
Feel like I've gotta run a heart coup
Will there be demons when we come through?
What would it do if I told you?

When all of this is over, I
Love me like there ain't another day
Lead with the heart ain't that the only way
Keep thinkin' 'bout how much I changed today
When all of this is over, I
Love me like there ain't another day
Lead with the heart ain't that the only way
Keep thinkin' 'bout how much I changed today
When all of this is over, I

Now I really think you're heaven sent
'Cause you've been forcin' all these hollow hearts to feel again
Now I really think you're heaven sent
'Cause there's a beauty in being broken, I've been seein' it

Can't tire of thinkin' 'bout you