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Why Do You Run?

from miles + minutes by Mark Schirmacher

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Driving on a cross-country trip a few years back, I noticed how many semi trucks there were. And strip bars. And wondered at the relationship.

Also, certain people are so sure about their faith, but fret so much about daily stuff. And if I met Jesus face to face, would I know what to say? Would he leave me like he left the 12 disciples after the resurrection?

i wrote this song for the runaway girls on the highways of world, and for the people too sure of things to really know anything. Maybe i wrote it for me

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We lie together side x side It doesn’t matter how you’ve lied If I come clean mama, would you be stunned Or would you just ask me, ‘Why do you run? You have what you need, your lot is secure Food on the table, blood on the door A powerful sponsor, the war has been won Still you search blindly, why do you run? Why do you run? I come to your shelter, you ask me to sit I recognize you but it just doesn’t fit The nail holes, the questions, bright as the sun My heart is exploding, why do you run? I leave you completely, wander the land The house is now empty, I study my hands Somewhere in secret, you look like the one A stranger asks softly, ‘Why do you run?’ Why do you run? We lie together side x side It doesn’t matter how you’ve lied I’m-a-keep you and love you no matter what you’ve done This one’s for measure, why do you run?

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from miles + minutes, released September 28, 2021
12-String Guitar: Mark Schirmacher
Acoustic Guitar: Mark Schirmacher
Arranger: Christian Andrews
Bass Guitar: Christian Andrews
Electric Guitar: Mark Schirmacher
Lead Vocals: Mark Schirmacher
Lyricist: Mark Schirmacher
Mastering Engineer: Alvinos Zavlis
Producer: Christian Andrews
Songwriter: Mark Schirmacher

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Mark Schirmacher Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mark Schirmacher is an American songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. For information on bookings or collaborations, visit www.markschirmacher.com.

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