Rest up in the gentle sway
Sister make a flower place
The mother, father, brother grace
A river of stones to keep her safe

Come away with me today
Everything should be okay
Fill you pockets while you pray
With some to eat and some to save
Nobody has to stay
But we wish they would anyways

It is the evening of the days
Where we have chosen to remain
And while you hurt with all that pain
The stars will kiss your pretty face

Come away with me today
Everything should be okay
Fill you pockets while you pray
With some to eat and some to save
Nobody has to stay
But we wish they would anyways


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Nobody Has to Stay Lyrics as written by Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn

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    I always listen to this song when I feel like I've lost faith in the people close to me. It never ceases to just help, and I wish I could offer a great explanation, but I just don't feel like I would do justice to the beautiful simplicity in the song.

    PortionsForFoxeson December 12, 2005   Link

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