Savanna Circles

[Verse 1] Red dust on my shoes Morning smoke and market news Grandma hums an old tune Soft Radio shakes the rooftop tin Bus ride through the tall grass Plastic chairs and card games Laughs Your head on my shoulder Drifting Breathing in the diesel wind [Chorus] Round and round in savanna circles Feet on the ground Hearts in a spiral We spin We shout The world goes silent Savanna circles Savanna circles Call out my name in the glow and the riot We’re coming home each time we try it [Verse 2] Lanterns on the riverside Drums begin The elders smile You trace stories on my palm Every line a different sky Kids jump Kick the dust up high Rhythm in their bare feet Bright You say “Don’t forget this night” I say “It’s written in my spine” [Chorus] Round and round in savanna circles Feet on the ground Hearts in a spiral We spin We shout The world goes silent Savanna circles Savanna circles Call out my name in the glow and the riot We’re coming home each time we try it [Bridge] [Beat drops to half-time Low and spacious] Hands up Eyes closed Old words in a young throat (hey!) I hear your voice cut through the smoke “I am the place you never outgrow” [Chorus] Round and round in savanna circles Feet on the ground Hearts in a spiral We spin We shout The world goes silent Savanna circles Savanna circles Call out my name in the glow and the riot We’re coming home each time we try it