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This song is addressed to Richey Edwards, former rhythm guitarist and lyricist for the Manics who went missing in 1995. This song is a direct plea for Richey to come home, coming from bassist and lyricist Nicky who had a particularly strong bond with Richey.
[Verse 1]
As holy as the soil that buries your skin
As holy as the love we'll never give
As holy as the time that drifted away
I love you so will you please come home
As holy as the Roman Empire
As holy as the coffee you made for us
As holy as those nights we walked in the rain
I love you so, will you please come home
[Chorus]
So come on, would it be that hard?
Just for once we could save the world
Just me and you doing something true
Even if it only lasts for seconds
[Verse 2]
As lonely as the darkness between the stars
As fragile as the people we are
As sacred as those words we shared and displayed
I love you so, will you please come home
As beautiful as the spring in Japan
As generous as your safe strong hands
As wasted as the lifetimes we spent far apart
I love you so will you please come home
[Chorus]
So come on, would it be that hard?
Just for once we could save the world
Just me and you doing something true
Even if it only lasts for seconds
[Outro]
Oh I love you so won't you please come home
Oh, it's been so long, I can't let go
Oh I love you so won't you please come home
I love you so won't you please come home
As Holy as the Soil (That Buries Your Skin) was written by James Dean Bradfield & Nicky Wire & Sean Moore.
As Holy as the Soil (That Buries Your Skin) was produced by Loz Williams & Manic Street Preachers.
Manic Street Preachers released As Holy as the Soil (That Buries Your Skin) on Mon Sep 16 2013.