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I was teetering on the edge of a 12 story building a few years ago when I said, "Huh?" and then immediately went and wrote this as you hear it.

I can't speak for the black man
I can't speak for the Chinese
and I can't speak for women
and no one speaks for me

a black man saved my ass in prison
China's made me think
and a woman gave my body being
now all I do is drink

who am i?
tell me what I'm living for
Is there something coming after?
Have I been through this before?

Let me go
let my spirit be at peace
give me one taste of love before I cease

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I am alive
and I am dreaming I'm alive
I am alive
and I am dreaming I'm alive
I've done the best I can
I have felt the wings of angels
but I don't know who I am.

I've loved a lot of people
I have tried with all my might
Oh may Jesus please be real
When I check out of here tonight

Is this some kind of prison
Will I ever be released
they say God is always watching-
does he ever notice me?

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If it comes let it come quickly
Clouds of mercy bring the rain
may the darkness die forever
may I be with you again

May the sacrifice be golden
may the lamb be fully crowned
and may God forgive all evil when I finally
when I finally hit the ground

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May there be a silver lining
horses can't escape the sea
oh the waves crash on the shoreline
but they never will be free

I can see their white manes billow
as they thunder on the shore
I will love you forever
I can say... nothing more


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