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The lyrics to the song emerged out of a workshop with people seeking sanctuary of sorts, whether refugees, international students, or others whose journey to the North East of England involved transition and change.

People were asked 'what does it mean to seek sanctuary?' and this song is the response.

lyrics

Like a swallow as she’s flying by the season
So may we find peace.
Like a butterfly that leaves a darkened room
So may we find peace.
Like the moon that pulls the waves across the ocean
So may we find peace.

Like the ship that makes its way towards a safe shore
So may we find peace
Like somebody who is calling at your door
So may we find peace
Like the pilgrim who has walked this way before us
So may we find peace.

Oh tahta al-sama nahnu na’eesh (Under the sky, we live)

Like a swallow as she’s flying by the season
So may we find peace.
Like a butterfly that leaves a darkened room
So may we find peace.
Like the moon that pulls the waves across the ocean
So may we find peace.

Oh tahta al-sama nahnu na’eesh (Under the sky, we live)

credits

from Stories of Sanctuary, released November 8, 2019
Music by Sam Slatcher
Lyrics by The Sanctuary Seekers
Drum played by Amna Al Ali
Guitars played by Sam Slatcher
Vocals by Sam Slatcher and The Sanctuary Seekers

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Citizen Songwriters enables people to share their stories through writing lyrics, creating music and performance.

Stories of Sanctuary (2018) was the first published album, curated by singer-songwriter Sam Slatcher with Raghad Haddad from the National Syrian Orchestra and refugee poets and singers living in the North East of England. ... more

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