Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Austra
Canonical path: /austra/messiah
Related lyric paths: 6
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Messiah
Read Messiah lyrics by Austra on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Messiah
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As I stand, I'm not a messiah
So take me down back to the ground
I'm not your answer
I can't be your escape
You've raised me up, I'm in the sky
Don't be surprised when I can't deliver
The pulse you need, this old machine
Don't be surprised when I can't deliver
A heaving breath, mountain of steam
There may be gaps, my words may be broken
In spite of this (spite), give me your hand (give me your hand)
I will not lift you (I will not lift you)
But I can guide you (but I can guide)
I'll be your shadow (I'll be your shadow)
You'll be the light (be the light)
A balance will settle between us
You'll be the body (you'll be the body)
I'll be the spine (I'll be the spine)
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Who performs "Messiah"?
Austra performs "Messiah", and this lyric page sits inside the Austra catalog on LyroVerse.
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Yes. The related section below points to Alone, Together and American Science with a short reason for opening each page next.
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