Our Dead Are Not Dead

Our Dead Are Not Dead
A palliative song for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one.

Our Dead Are Not Dead Lyrics

(Gibson/Carpenter/Kelley 2017)
Verse 1
They’re not absent from our souls,
it’s where they live, always inside,
they’re content with their new roles,
content to now be our guide.

Chorus 1
Our dead are not dead,
our missing are not missing,
they minister to us instead,
their thoughts always kissing.

short instrumental

Verse 2
Their airy hearts go on pulsing,
their spirits go on dancing,
to always keep our fears melting,
dispersing, and our hopes advancing.

Chorus 2
Our dead are not dead,
they live with us always,
they can peer to what’s ahead,
and they’ll keep our love ablaze.
keep our love ablaze.

Long Instrumental

Verse 3
Hold them close without grief,
this is how we find endurance,
this is how they lend relief,
their gift is full assurance.

Chorus 1
Our dead are not dead,
our missing are not missing,
they minister to us instead,
their thoughts are always kissing.

Chorus 1
Our dead are not dead,
our missing are not missing,
they minister to us instead,
their thoughts are always kissing.