I made this song with a lot of heart. The song itself is reflecting the return of my joy and that I want to be more joyful, or more filled with gratitude. The personification of the girl in the cover art is intentional and she is my joy being personified. -CDE Here is the link to a new EP on Bandlab: https://www.bandlab.com/cdeisheretostay/albums/ea2d215e-8e0e-f111-a69b-000d3a42e79d ————————————————————— >[Intro/Verse 1] The breeze blows through the willows Blowing softly in ur bones The trees echo whispers Exalting the almighty’s reverent grace Even my fears start to fade away When I’m in this place When I’m staying to the way When joy wraps me in her embrace Will I embrace her back? Will I learn to let go of my pain? Will I- Will I- Will I embrace her back? >[Hook] I thought it was too late I thought that I was already gone I guess that I was wrong >[Verse 2] I was holding on to bitterness Gave up on looking for a brighter day And I didn’t know what to say, what to do When one came anyway Is my fear disappearing? Maybe not, but this day is anything than despairing and I’m not comparing to what I do and don’t have Cause now I have what I’ve always needed, God, I have u >[Bridge] Is this a new beginning? Is this the ending of all my loss? Prolly not, but I will still bear my cross >[Verse 3] I’m done holding on to sorrow I’m done waiting for tomorrow Cause tomorrow never comes I’m not running from Joy I can’t believe she embraced me Even after all I had done I’ll embrace u back I’ll embrace u back It’s not too late She’s got my back And I’ve got her’s
