This is the first song I have ever written to completion. It happened all at once and it was a moment of clarity and self-realization. It was very cathartic to write this song, because it's something I tell myself every day and it serves as a good reminder that it's alright to struggle, but to stay strong.

Lyrics:

When will my dreams come to be reality?
Although I have tried, I'm afraid to learn to fly
And why can't I seem to let myself be free?
It frightens me to face my destiny

Where I once found peace of mind and solace
My fears grow to deep to keep myself at ease
Oh please, tell me how to make it go away
The pain consumes me each and every day

But soon I'll break through
And realize
If only I can open up my eyes and see
My only obstacle is me

I need to be strong to break through this misery
A long time ago, I could smile so easily
But now, all I feel is this gripping hold on me
It smothers and chokes, and brings me to my knees

If I believe in myself then I'll stand tall
I'd get through the times when I stumble and I fall
Until that day comes, I know I will be alright
My past may be bleak, but my future's very bright

Obstacle

This is a song about strength in heartbreak... about being hurt and overcoming self-doubt.

Lyrics:

It's days like this I wonder if
I'll ever be the same
Time's gone by, but it still hurts
And you're the one to blame

You said you'd never leave me
But you did and I don't know why
You've left me empty for so long
I've got no more tears to cry

(Refrain)
Rolling into my life
Like a tumbleweed swept by lies
Your twisted, tangled thorns
Cutting me up inside

There one day and gone the next
No goodbyes, no letters left
But I've realized
Even though you're gone for good
I'm even better than I thought I would be
'Cause loving you has made me wise

I can't believe you disappeared
When you'd only just returned
Now I have to live in fear
That my heart will never learn

You touched my soul and made me feel
That our love was meant to be
Maybe you weren't really real
A mirage only I could see

(Refrain)

You taught me a valuable lesson
One I won't soon forget
Though the pain remains, it's lessened
You are the heartbreak
You are the heartbreak
You are the heartbreak I won't regret

Tumbleweed

Ether

Singer/Songwriter, Jill-of-all-trades, dabbling multi-instrumentalist, folksy and dark.

Bonnie Silver