Music and Lyrics by Tony Verderosa. Additional Lyrics by Boola and Aaron Krueger. Featured artists, Boola and Jeni Fujita.
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Lyrics
"Shadow River" - Lyrics
VERSE 1
Shadow river found it's way back again,
Deep inside my heart I could feel it today.
I thought I had it beat this time - - but ‘cha know,
- - Water always seems to finds it's way.
I'm Like a Mad Cellist reaching for a new high
just trying to make sense of the notes on the page.
Working so hard but the strings melt as I play,
and I struggle with the dark thoughts - - on even sunny days, OK
CHORUS
Shadow river move me right along
Keep me down but not for too long
Water rages on but I hold the line
Ain't heading back till I am out of time.
Sometimes I feel like I'm all alone
crashing down stream so far from home.
Ain't nobodies fault and it ain't my own
Some people just born with it etched in stone.
VERSE 2
Shadow River got me rolling up again
Thoughts heavy on my mind, I can feel it tonight
I live my life stressed, everyday its sink or swim
I need a life vest, that's the way it’s always been
Since I can barely remember, back one year in November
I found out I was different, teachers’ labeled me gifted
But it was more like a curse, my thoughts would get twisted
Somehow I made it through the storm, but the fog never lifted
And it hurts
Inside, so now I do whatever works
To ease the pain, so it don’t get worse
At night I pray to God to show me the answers for which I ....SEARCH (ha')
CHORUS
VERSE 3
There are days when I escape the Dark Waters and drive in my car for miles…
Hoping to hear the sounds on the radio
in a positive way……. wish this pain would go away - like it did back in the day
Before angels in black gowns spoke thoughts of doubt and self hate in my ear.
When Life became out of focus, and unclear,
I Couldn’t tell the difference between lies and truth beneath the veneer.. (UH)
(Yeah) - I had to strip away the fear and remember life is on my side - - - if I just listen
Took on a New Position - - (uh) with love and gratitude…..
I'm Gonna “out run” the attitude when Haters try and me bring back to the river but I don’t let 'em,
INSIDE and I'm careful when I confide.
and avoid negative feedback - - - - I Won't walk around self-medicated,
‘Gettin’ Back on Track, RE-DEDICATED - to my true self.....BUILDING COURAGE
And I'm Not afraid to ask for help, but it hurts inside, so now I do whatever works
To ease the pain, so it don’t get worse….
Soon as I WAKE UP, I pray to God FIRST, for all that I SEARCH
I didn't have the care - Now I'm AWARE, and Alert, didn't Make it to Church -
But the Spirit Lies Inside, Had to RISE FROM THE DIRT. (uh)
CHORUS OUT….Fade
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