Runaway Bride

by John Stuart

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lyrics

White dress, frayed at the ends;
Covered in mud, covered in Jesus' blood
I ran, picked up my train;
Marched through the rain,
But you carried me back again.

Cause I, I am a runaway bride,
But you walked me down the aisle.
You tore through the veil
And looked in my eyes.

Before the holy altar
I vowed to you I would be true:
A promise I couldn't keep,
A dowry so cheap.
But your love was deeper.

And I, I am a runaway bride,
Selfish and full of pride.
You tore through the veil
And I couldn't hide.

Our bed, I rest my head.
I lie with you, but I've lain with others too.
Linen, frayed at the ends,
But you condescend, my dirty rags to mend.

And I, I am a runaway bride,
But you gave your life for mine.
You tore through the veil,
Drank my bitter wine.

I, I am a runaway bride,
But Lord please with me abide.
Tear through the veil
To bring back your runaway bride.

credits

released October 29, 2020
John Stuart:
- vocals
- steel string and nylon string acoustic guitars
- banjo
- electric bass
- electric guitar
- mellotron

Therese West:
- violin

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