Tomorrow’s Song

For the first time in years, I wrung together all the guts I had to write a song – and actually complete it. This song is a response to a project sprung by Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot – he asked his followers on Twitter to write a song within 24 hours titled “Tomorrow’s Song.”

Below is what resulted… and much to my surprise, I found that I was writing – and singing – to myself. Something in me broke free though this project, and it most definitely tore me away from timidity and left me with a desire to pursue more what I’m meant to do in life. So I have Jon Foreman to thank for that!

Here it is – Follow the link to a rough recording, and view lyrics below.
(Note: I had to sing reaaaallly softly so as not to wake Gideon up! Ideally, this would be a fully produced song. Hoping to add keys, drums, bass, etc. someday!)

Tomorrow’s Song

Verse 1:
Since when did you trap yourself
in this voluntary cage
How long have you sat in silence
In such a rusty state
Have you forgotten who you are?
Have you forgotten who you are?

Veer 2:
You say reality leaves you too tired
To let your dreams take flight
But between those hopeless shoulders
Your heart is still familiar
With the sound of something more
With the sound of something more

Chorus:
When will you sing
Find your voice and let it ring
Let go of apprehension, break the tension
Fill your lungs and sing
Tomorrow’s song will never come
Unless you sing today
So let it out – cry out now

Verse 3:
Perfection is so ironic
It can never be attained
Still, you lie awake at night
Wondering why there’s so much to conquer
But it’s time to let it go
Love, it’s time to let it go

(Chorus)

Bridge:
Rise above reality
Be not afraid of victory
Wake your wings and set them free
It’s time to change your history

(Chorus)

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