Well my heart is heavy but I won't let it bring me down
I'm gonna lay everything back out there in hopes it will be found again
And surround myself with everyone I love
And actually live the life I always hear that everyone's been dreaming of
For I have discovered my smile
It's in every tree that's blowing in the wind while all the squirrels
play hide'n'seek
Stopping to smell the bakery walking home from work
And getting a great night's sleep
It's a whole new world when you're looking through thankful eyes
Where every moment is a treasure and every day to come a wonderful surprise
Cuz I've finally shut my closed mind
Oh and boy do I feel alive
And all the oppressors in all the universe will never even come close
to breaking my pride
And the only thing that will ever stand in your way
Is your own mind trying to hide what's right there in front of you
And a wise man spoke of true happiness coming from within your soul
He said take your cup and fill it up with love
It's everywhere
And when it's full, raise it high, and sing it with me
Boy, I feel alive
credits
from A Town Called Hope,
released January 22, 2014
Vocals and acoustic guitars: Bradley Duer
Electric guitars: Jon Swain
Bass: Collin Brophy
Saxophone: Quincy Sanders
Drums: Doug Watkins
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