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The lyrics to the song emerged out of a workshop with people seeking sanctuary of sorts, whether refugees, international students, or others whose journey to the North East of England involved transition and change.

People were asked 'what does it mean to seek sanctuary?' and this song is the response.

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Like a swallow as she’s flying by the season
So may we find peace.
Like a butterfly that leaves a darkened room
So may we find peace.
Like the moon that pulls the waves across the ocean
So may we find peace.

Like the ship that makes its way towards a safe shore
So may we find peace
Like somebody who is calling at your door
So may we find peace
Like the pilgrim who has walked this way before us
So may we find peace.

Oh tahta al-sama nahnu na’eesh (Under the sky, we live)

Like a swallow as she’s flying by the season
So may we find peace.
Like a butterfly that leaves a darkened room
So may we find peace.
Like the moon that pulls the waves across the ocean
So may we find peace.

Oh tahta al-sama nahnu na’eesh (Under the sky, we live)

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from Stories of Sanctuary, released November 9, 2018
Music by Sam Slatcher
Lyrics by The Sanctuary Seekers
Drum played by Amna Al Ali
Guitars played by Sam Slatcher
Vocals by Sam Slatcher and The Sanctuary Seekers

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Sam Slatcher Durham, UK

Sam Slatcher is a folk singer-songwriter living in Durham, North East England. His honest and reflective songwriting, delivered with a calming and delicate voice captures the warmth of humanity and a longing for peace and justice.

To date, Sam has released his first EP 'In Unlikely Places (April 2018), the collaborative album 'Stories of Sanctuary' (Nov 2018) and 'Chaos & Solitude' (May 2020)
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