This song has a certain amount of peace to it. It's been a short song for the longest time. Although there are lyrics, I really enjoy hearing it on it's own. I love finding notes that resonate in this way :)

Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Diddy

Feelin' 'bout Somethin'

Electro Mix

I've Been

A Litte

Letting Go & Giving In

slow ride

This song was written about the Kiwanis Youth Shelter in Victoria, BC. I wanted to write a song that got across the idea that youth needing a break from domestic violence and abuse could gain hope and strength by having a place that was open, safe and supportive. Knowing from personal experience how terrifying it might be to leave all that I know, all that is familiar, for something different. Something that might be better, but something different nonetheless. 

This song is meant to acknowledge the courage of youth that walk away from domestic violence and abuse in their families (though it also takes courage to stay), and to give hope to those in transition to healthier relationships with family, friends, and community. 

Sorry for the rough recording quality, but I figure it's more important to just get this song out there. 

Lyrics:

When you feel like you can't go home
No one to call on the phone
And you want it, but it ain't there
And they got it, but they won't share

Just leave them and go to a special home
Where you can show up unannounced and not alone
And breath clear as the day
Eat some, food play some games, and just let it all fade away
'Cause you don't need them anymore
They ain't on your mind
This is about you, you need some 'me time'
So just rest your head in a clean safe bed
Let it all just fade away 
It's just a bad story in a book you read
'Cause they ain't after you
The doors are locked and nobodies coming through
They're ain't no chills up your spine
You got as much time as you need

So just rest and heal
There ain't much more you have to deal

Times are changin' in a good way tonight
No one will hurt you, just respect you and treat you right
'Cause this ain't the end it's only the beginning
Time is your friend and here you're only winning
So break away, break away, from all those ties you made
To all that pain, all that pain, just let it all drift away

So wipe your shoes and come on inside
You can't lose, but gain your pride
Good for you for seeking out what you needed tonight

Rest your head and know that you've done your best
You need some time for you
You've done the best you thought you could do

It isn't over, it's only the beginning
It isn't over, you're only path is winning from here


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