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O Spirit, Animate Us Lyrics

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O Spirit, Animate Us

From Dr Dee2012

Written by Damon Albarn

Produced by Damon Albarn

Lyrics

O Spirit, Animate Us

Oh father, we have become Alone by the night, Our demons die Father give your spirit Animate us Oh father, oh father Let us not be tied Keep my spirit strong, My heart... devotion to you Oh my day is in you, oh my day Leave me gently Give us something of a righteous revival It's all .kingdom, revival.

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About this track

"O Spirit, Animate Us" is a song by Damon Albarn from the album Dr Dee, released in 2012. The song was written by Damon Albarn. It was produced by Damon Albarn.

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Track 3 of 18Parlophone UK

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