In the Absence of Gods

Here is a raw and reflective song that questions belief, power, and the silence of higher authority. These lyrics explore what we’re left with when deities fall quiet, inviting listeners to search for meaning within themselves and by connecting with the earth. I hope this will challenge some to think, feel, and stand in the void with intention.

Verse
They said their prayers to a god of stone
Built him a temple, carved him a throne
Made him a alter, shed innocent blood
They searched the sky for his designs
But never looked outside the lines
They fear the tempest and when the earth moves 
In all they do, they need a god who approves
On their knees they plead unaware
The gods they beg to are simply not there

Pre-Chorus
No, I won’t beg and I won’t plead
The truth’s in me, that’s all I need

Chorus
No promised land or heaven I’ll go
Nor a tortured soul in hell below
Each day I find a reason to rise
Living here is my paradise.
I hope to see the alters fall
And all the myths fade away
I follow no gods, I have plants to grow
The earth gives back the love I sow

Verse
They seek the stars for purpose
Look for meaning in the clouds
Their gods are made of fear and flame
But the sun still breaks behind the rain
The little truths are simple and plain
I don’t need to search the sky
To give myself a reason why
The meaning lies within the earth
And purpose is my own to find

Bridge
Sometimes in quiet darkness, in the dead of night  
I wonder if the silence proves that I’m truly right
But then I face the early dawn and take a cleansing breath
I’m still here and we keep living, life from now till death

Post-Chorus
No chasing ghosts or laying blame,  
No promised land, no holy name 
Each day I find a reason to rise
Living here is my paradise 
I hope to see the alters fall
And all the myths fade away
I follow no gods, I have plants to grow
The earth gives back the love I sow

Outro
They made a god but fear his name
And live their lives in silent shame
They say we’re wicked from within
But none of us were born in sin