Empty Glens

By Runrig

On Proterra

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[verse 1]

Looking out on all that's been

And all that is and all that's beyond time

I close my eyes in isolation


[verse 2]

Here's where the word was sown

And all that's grown and all that's passed like ghosts

Through the child to Highland generations


[Chorus]

Now we walk in empty glens

Rushes blowing in the wind

A voice that's calling you again

To come back home

Where have they gone, where have they gone

Gone to illusion everyone

The darkest heart, the pride of man

Will walk alone


[verse 3]

Science breaking down the door

And all the hordes go rushing through for more

The thrills of the world, and all her idols


[verse 4]

Oh, here the water washed us clean

A deeper peace for all our keenest sins

Washed in these clear, clear crystal fountains


[Chorus]

Now we walk in empty glens

Rushes blowing in the wind

A voice that's calling you again

To come back home

Where have they gone, where have they gone

Gone to illusion everyone

In the darkest heart, the pride of man

Will walk alone

Now we walk in empty glens

Rushes blowing in the wind

A voice that's calling you again

To come back home

Where have they gone, where have they gone

Gone to illusion everyone

In the darkest heart, the pride of man

Will walk alone


[coda]

Alone

Will walk alone

[?], follow the stars

The pride of man, all gone to illusion