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Mortal
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Aug 4, 2026 updated
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Audrey Assad's "Mortal (Live)" is a contemplative song that reflects on human fragility and the experience of living with mortality. The lyrics explore the tension between earthly existence and the hope of a heavenly home, encouraging listeners to savor each moment and take life slowly. It acknowledges grief and the unpredictability of time, while gently pointing to a spiritual perspective on life's journey. The song's tone is introspective and peaceful, inviting reflection on what it means to be human and mortal in light of faith.
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Crystals and stones in a pile and a letter to the universe
Sometimes you feel like you're on fire
And you don't even know where it burns
How does it feel to be mortal when you believed you had a place to go?
Some far off heavenly portal where you could finally learn to take it slow
Take it slow, now
Take it slow
How does it feel to be mortal
Take it slow, now, take it slow
How does it feel to be mortal
How does it feel
Living for what's around the corner
For tomorrows that may never come
Time happens in and out of order
When you finally put down your gun
Savor the moment to the marrow
Sink your teeth in to the bone
I know that they said the road was narrow
But there's no reason you can't take it slow
Take it slow, now
Take it slow
How does it feel to be mortal
Take it slow, now
Take it slow
How does it feel to be mortal
Take it slow, now
Take it slow
How does it feel to be mortal
Take it slow, now
Take it slow
How does it feel to be mortal
Tears in the breaking summer morning
Mercury is on the run
Grief comes to meet you without warning
To cast a shadow on the midday sun
Take it slow, now, take it slow
How does it feel to be mortal?