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This song is from my debut album A New Beginning which is in the works. All of my songs are about hope, inner strength, emotional healing or just feeling good on this journey of life.

Melody, Lyrics, and all Vocals--Roxanne Smith
Guitar, Harmonica, Backing Tracks and Production--Wendell Ray  

HOLE IN MY SOUL
Original Song © Roxanne Smith

There’s a hole
In my soul
In my soul
There’s a hole

But then there’s truth
Baby I’ve got proof
This hole is based on lies
God is on my side

And if I can I just believe in
The power of believing in my dreams
I can heal and come out
On the other side of all that seems…

To hold me back
Keeps me off the track
Makes me doubt
What I’m all about

But then there’s truth
Baby I’ve got proof
This doubt is based on lies
God is on my side

And if I can listen to that 
spark inside my soul
I can power through the doubts
And I’ll emerge and I’ll be whole

And let the joy
Fill my heart 
And lift me up
So I can heal… this… part… 

Where… 

There’s a hole
In my soul
In my soul
There’s a …hole.  


Hole In My Soul

Melody, Lyrics, all Vocals and Production--Roxanne Smith
Guitar and Backing Tracks--Wendell Ray

YOU'LL NEVER CHANGE

Original Song © Roxanne E. Smith

I have tried so hard my friend to make things work out right.

I have tried to cheer you on and help you through the fight.

But when I stand before you with my wings when I take flight,

You take away the wind you take away my sight.

I finally see the light– you’ll never change.

CHORUS 1:
You’ll never change.  You’ll never change.

You don’t know how to apologize and you’ll never change.

====================================

I am seeing all the colors in your soul-less core of lies.

I can tell now all the sadness in your smiles to one side.

It is deep and hidden in your soul–you’ve given up on you.

I’ve tried everything but there’s nothin I can do.

I finally see the light--you'll never change.

CHORUS 2:
You’ll never change.  You’ll never change.

You blame yourself under your lies and you’ll never change.

======================================

BRIDGE:  
Sometimes you are there for me—

when you’re not that’s when you cannot see.

You’re disconnected from your heart and soul—

stuck in anger from your victim role.

I keep trying to help you see

I believe in you incredibly.

But now I can see the light.

There’s never change in your peril’s plight.

There’s no hope that you will do me right

because you’ll never change.

Chorus 3: 
You’ll never change.  You’ll never change.

I’ve got to move on with my life 'cause you’ll never change.

Repeat Chorus 3

I’ve got to move on with my life 'cause you’ll never change!


You'll Never Change

Melody, Lyrics and all Vocals--Roxanne Smith
Guitar, Harmonica, Backing Tracks, and Production--Wendell Ray

I'M ALL RIGHT

By Roxanne E. Smith

So you’re gone

I’m alone

You think I’m sitting here

By the phone

But I’m not lonely

You’re not my only

You’re surprised

Thought I’d cry

But I’m thinking’

‘bout some other guy

Who’ll treat me right

And take me dancing at night

I’m all right

Yeah I’m all right

Chorus:
When you come around

It just brings me down

All you wanna do is fight

Now I’m over you

I’m onto something new

I’m glad I got you outta my life.

===========
Don’t come back

Stay away

Don’t show up on a rainy day

I’ve grown and changed

And you’ve stayed the same

It’s okay

I forgive

Now you’ve just gotta let me live

And move on your way

There’s nothing more to say

I’m all right

Yeah I’m all right

Chorus:
When you come around…

BRIDGE: 
I feel high

Don’t feel shy

I’m excited about my new life

Don’t feel sad

I feel whole

‘cause I’m the one who’s now in control!

Chorus:  
When you come around…



I'm All Right

Melody, Lyrics, all Vocals, and Production--Roxanne Smith,
Guitar Backing Tracks--Wendell Ray

SHOW THE WORLD
Original Song © Roxanne Smith
You watch the sands of time
And feel the streaming glares of signs
As they seem to roll around
Inside your head
            
If you stay inside this trip
You will lose your earthly grip
Got to reach inside and
Dare to wander instead

CHORUS:
‘Cause there’s a fire in our souls
God we love this rock and roll
And we can’t hold it in anymore

Sing together while we try
‘Cause we’re just a little shy
But the fire in our hearts is so hot
Got to show the world 
We’re ready to rock!
========
The answers are inside
Got to go with the tide
And then you will arrive with 
All of you 
 
If you don’t go down this road
You’ll never know who’s running the show
You’re the only one who can change
To make it so.

CHORUS:
'Cause there's a fire...

BRIDGE:
Got to let it out!
They were wrong and we’re gonna shout it
We’ll show them and then they’ll see
No going back because we’re free!

CHORUS:
'Cause there's a fire...

Gotta Show the World
We’re Ready to Rock!  



Show The World

Melody, Lyrics and all Vocals--Roxanne Smith
Guitar, Harmonica, Backing Tracks, and Production--Wendell Ray

FREE TO LIVE
Original Song © Roxanne Smith
I don’t feel free

Free to be me

I wanna feel nothin’

But the sunshine on my face

I wanna be risin’

to the next highest place

I wanna be free

Free to live
      ======
So many times I wake up feeling

doubt and anxiety

I know that it’s all in my mind

So many times I hear myself

Putting myself down

I’m learning that is wrong

And that’s not kind

I deserve better than this

Sadness and self-doubt

I deserve love and comfort

And I’m gonna give it to myself

I deserve all the best

That this planet has to give

I wanna be free

Free to live

REPEAT from beginning

I wanna be free

Free to live!



Free To Live

Melody, Lyrics and all Vocals--Roxanne Smith
Guitar, Backing Tracks, and Production--Wendell Ray

A New Beginning
Original Song © Roxanne Smith

A new beginning
I am trusting all my heart
A new surrender
Time alone brings a new start
I know that I am stronger now
I understand what went wrong
I treat myself with kindness now
I’m singing a new song
      ========
I trust the learning
I am open every day
To hear the message
That my heart has to say
Before I used to look for love
And lean and doubt and cry
But now I know I’ve got it all
It’s up to me to try
     ======
It wasn’t easy
I had to face the pain
You must surrender
Let it out and then you’re sane
Like magic you fall through and then
Something catches you
You realize it’s not your fault
And then you believe in you
     =======
Was it God
Catching me with such relief
Or the magic
Of the Universe and this belief
Does it really matter who
Or what is there for us
As long as we know someone does
Mother Nature’s sunshine loves
     =======
I am happy
To know I can stand alone
And give to others
What my soul has always known
If we can set aside the blame
And know it wasn’t fair
Yet we can all begin again
And trust our hearts and share
A new beginning…a new beginning…a new beginning




A New Beginning

Melody, Lyrics and all Vocals--Roxanne Smith
Guitar, Backing Tracks, and Production--Wendell Ray

Dancin’ In The Rain
Original Song © Roxanne E. Smith
I used to have a heavy heart
I had no energy
Then I decided to forgive
And be grateful to be me
      ************
Then illusions fell away and I
Began to realize
Everything that’s happened
I cannot criticize
I learned so much about myself
From all the pain I’ve had
I feel a strength inside my soul
Now none of it was bad
       ***********
CHORUS:
Time for fun in the sun
Dance in the rain if you’ve got pain
Believe and you’ll receive
Don’t waste time or it’s a shame
Fun in the sun
Dance in the rain if you’ve got pain
If suffering makes us stronger
We’ll be super heroes
Dancin’ in the rain
Dancin’ in the rain
     =======
While I was suffering
I could not find the sun
But somehow getting through it
Now I’m strong and having fun
Life is complicated
Bad things happen to everyone
It’s how we keep believing
That will lead us to the sun
      =======
CHORUS:
Time for fun in the sun
Dance in the rain if you’ve got pain
Believe and you’ll receive
Don’t waste time or it’s a shame
Fun in the sun
Dance in the rain if you’ve got pain
If suffering makes us stronger
We’ll be super heroes
Dancin’ in the rain
Dancin’ in the rain
     =======
Soon it will be sunny
‘til then you can find us

Dancin’ in the rain...


Dancin' In The Rain

Melody, Lyrics and all Vocals--Roxanne Smith
Guitar, Backing Tracks, and Production--Wendell Ray

I KNOW YOU NOW (JOHN'S SONG)

This song is dedicated to my nephew John 
who died at the age of 26
Written July 9, 2008
Original Song © Roxanne E. Smith

Sad songs make me think of you
And I don’t even know you
But I feel I can feel your soul
And I don’t even know you
People grieve cause your are not here
And I wish I had known you
I cry cause I see and I hear
And I don’t even know you

CHORUS
I know you
I know you
I know you but I don’t even know you
I know you
I know you now
============
‘Cause you are the wind–you are the rain
You are the sunshine after the pain
You are the laughter after the tears
You are the comfort calming my fears

CHORUS
I know you
I know you
I know you but I don’t even know you
I know you
I know you now
     =======
‘Cause you are the sky–you are the trees
You are the rainbow giving me peace
You are the hope–you are the smile
You are the joy I’ll feel after a while
After I feel–After I see
After I know you then I will be free

CHORUS
I know you
I know you
I know you but I don’t even know you
I know you
I know you now
     =======
‘Cause you are the love, you are the moon
You are the courage that I will feel soon
You are the masterpiece that I’m gonna write
You are the song I sing
You are the light
You are the light
You are the light

CHORUS
I know you
I know you
I know you but I don’t even know you
I know you
I know you now

Repeat CHORUS
I know you
I know you
I know you but I don’t even know you
I know you
I know you now

I know you now
I know you now




I Know You Now (John's Song)

Gotta Ride Through the Valley

Help You Heal Your Heart

Hi everyone. Thank you for checking out my songs--all feedback is very much appreciated.  

Bio:  Roxanne Smith is a singer-songwriter from Indianapolis, Indiana.  Her soulful, emotional songs seamlessly blend layers of folk and rock with warm and passionate harmonies. Her deeply insightful lyrics compel listeners to reflect and feel hopeful about their lives as well as soothed and comforted. Her voice has an ease about it and the quality in her vocal tone is sometimes very pure and angelic and at other times it has a beautiful raspy and smokey tone. 

She was born in the midwest and raised in the beautiful rolling hills of small-town Cambridge, Ohio.  With deep musical roots of all different genres in her family, she was drawn towards soulful folk-rock with beautiful harmonies at an early age. Singing since the age of 5, heavy influences started with the music of Carole King's Tapestry album which resonated deeply in her formative years. She started harmonizing with her favorite Linda Ronstadt songs in high school and her passion to be a singer kept growing. She got her Fender guitar that she still uses to write songs at the age of 17. Although she was classicly trained as a mezzo soprano in college this was not the kind of music she yearned to sing so she took some guitar lessons in college and has been singing with her acoustic guitar ever since.

She had been writing poetry about love and relationships since age 14 and started putting them to music in 2004. She has now written over 50 songs and calls them Songs For The Healing Soul. She started writing them just for herself and discovered that writing these songs helped her heal deeply within. When she started sharing them with others she was told that they felt the same way--the songs were healing something deep inside. 

She says often when writing her songs and lyrics she feels they seem to be given to her from above as she works through a personal challenge. When writing a song she feels hopeful, recharged again, and finds her true voice and true self. Not all of the songs she writes are about her own life--some songs that she writes are purely creative fiction meant to inspire and empower others. She says she gets inspired by everything in life that moves her to speak up about it.

She is also an empathic Life Coach who helps uplift the souls of those needing assistance with healing childhood wounds. She specializes in inner child healing through her business True Voice Life Coaching. She says it was the music that was the most important catalyst in her own healing journey to find her own true voice and now she helps others through her songs and her coaching. 

In 2012 she met local musician Wendell Ray and collaborated with him for the production of the background tracks to 28 of her original songs--this work transpired into the songs you see here. She performed harmony backup with Wendell Ray at some of his shows in 2012 and 2013 and she is presently pursuing and enjoying more opportunities to perform her own songs.

Her major influences in the development of her singing and songwriting style were Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, and Carole King. Other musical influences were Stevie Wonder, Crosby-Stills-Nash and Young, Stevie Nicks, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, John Mellencamp, Avril Lavigne, Colbie Caillat, and Sara Bareilles.

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