Paul Quillen - Slights and Bruises Lyrics

All the slights and bruises
On the way down out
Have left you tired, listless
Tossed about

And the last small drop of poison
On the edge
Will take you down, boy
You can guess

Some of us seek love over control
Fumbling blind, hoping to find kindred souls

And the side wind of the storm
Can make it hard to aim straight
But it must be done

And the pull of darkness can be great
But nothing survives the merciless fire of hate

Let lightness linger when it's found
And choose love when love is around

Mercy loosens up its jealous grip
And wishes those we've lost a gentle trip
Use yourself to know how you would treat
The ones who fall beside you in defeat

Let lightness linger when it's found
Choose love when love is around