Wassa, Come Closer

Lyrics

[Intro] Wassa, come closer Wassa, the room is wide [Verse 1] Dust on your sandals, red earth on your feet You brought a good story, you brought a steady beat Auntie by the doorway laughs into her hand Every little worry gets left behind the band [Pre-Chorus] Clap once for the morning Clap twice for the rain Turn your face toward somebody And call their name [Chorus] Wassa, wassa, carry us around Wassa, wassa, lift it from the ground If your heart is heavy, set it down tonight Wassa, wassa, everybody rise [Verse 2] Grandfather’s old radio crackles on the shelf Cousins trade their secrets, forgetting to be shy themselves The kettle keeps a promise, the doorway holds the heat And every open window sends the song along the street [Pre-Chorus] Clap once for the morning Clap twice for the rain Turn your face toward somebody And call their name [Chorus] Wassa, wassa, carry us around Wassa, wassa, lift it from the ground If your heart is heavy, set it down tonight Wassa, wassa, everybody rise [Bridge] No one walks alone here No one eats apart Pass the bowl and pass the blessing Pass the courage in your heart [Percussion Break] Wassa, wassa Hey—wassa, wassa [Final Chorus] Wassa, wassa, carry us around Wassa, wassa, lift it from the ground If your heart is heavy, set it down tonight Wassa, wassa, everybody rise [Outro] Wassa, come closer Wassa, stay awhile