Rhythm Of The Heat lyrics
by Peter Gabriel

Looking out the window

I see the red dust clear

High up on the red rock

Stands the shadow with the spear



The land here is strong

Strong beneath my feet

It feeds on the blood

It feeds on the heat



The rhythm is below me - the rhythm of the heat

The rhythm is around me - the rhythm has control

The rhythm is inside me - the rhythm has my soul

The rhythm of the heat (x4)



Drawn across the plainland to the place that is higher

Drawn into the circle that dances round the fire

We spit into our hands and breathe across the palms

Raising them up high held open to the sun

(x2)



Self-conscious, uncertain

I'm showered with the dust

The spirit enters into me

And I submit to trust



Smash the radio - no outside voices here

Smash the watch - cannot tear the day to shreds

Smash the camera - cannot steal away the spirits

The rhythm is around me

The rhythm has control

The rhythm is inside me

The rhythm has my soul