Beating Heart Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Eyes make their peace in difficulties
With wounded lips and salted cheeks

And, finally, we step to leave
To the departure lounge of disbelief


[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't know where I'm going
But I know it's gonna be a long time
And I'll be leaving in the morning
Come the white wine, bitter sunlight

[Chorus]
Wanna hear your beating heart tonight
Before the bleeding sun comes alive
I want to make the best of what is left, hold tight
And hear my beating heart one last time before daylight


[Verse 2]
In the canyon, underneath the trees
Behind the dark sky, you looked at me
I fell for you like autumn leaves
Never faded, evergreen


[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't know where I'm going
But I know it's gonna be a long time
'Cause I'll be leaving in the morning
Come the white wine, bitter sunlight

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Recorded At
Echo Studio (Los Angeles, CA) & British Grove Studios (London, England)
Release Date
February 24, 2014
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