The Letter

Xavier Rudd · Food In The Belly [2005]

I sit by my window

With everything I've done

Doors that I've opened

and webs that I've spun



and the candle beside me

burns to the left

and the rain on the clay

sends a lizard to it's nest



will there be a time

when i'll hold you again

With my arms spread out

My chest you'll rest



And I'll write you a letter

With everything I know

'bout the weight of the world

And the way things could go



So live up my friend

Step back again

For somethings will be given

For some you'll have to bend

You' ll have to bend my friend

To hold on to this

For somethings will come easy

And some will be a test

(You'll have to bend)



Now the ocean connects me

To everything i know

By mellowing my mind

So my heart, it can call



With these trees as my witness

I'll slice up some fruit

And each to their peacefull

good intentions and truth



There will be a time

when i'll will hold you again

With my arms spread out

I will dive right in



So now here is your letter

With everything I know

'Bout the weight of the world

And the way things could go



So live up my friend

Step back again

For somethings will be given

For some you'll have to bend

You'll have to bend my friend

To hold on to this

For somethings will come easy

And some will be a test

You'll have to bend



Now the ocean connects me

To everything I know

By mellowing my mind

So my heart, it can call



With these trees as my witness

I'll slice up some fruit

And each to their peacefull

good intentions and truth



There will be a time

When i'll hold you again

With my arms spread out

I will dive right in



So now here is your letter

With everything I know

'bout the weight of the world

And the way things could go

The Letter - Xavier Rudd

Delivered on the 2005 album Food In The Belly, Xavier Rudd's 'The Letter' stands as a poignant centerpiece of his acoustic-driven rock repertoire. The track exemplifies Rudd's signature ability to blend folk storytelling with electric energy, utilizing a driving rhythm section to propel a narrative of personal reflection and resilience. Recorded during a period where Rudd was refining his sound beyond pure acoustic folk, the song showcases his vocal range and lyrical depth, characteristic of his work in the mid-2000s. It serves as a testament to his capacity to craft anthemic songs that resonate with themes of hope and human connection, fitting seamlessly into the broader catalogue of his discography from that era.