Shame Is a River

Shame is a river

When I cross its waters

I always sink

Hope's on the other side

But I got guilt like bricks to my feet

I was fifteen when I had my first drink

Numb on the sofa across from a shrink

Keeping my mouth shut and grinding my teeth

I got away as far as I could

But that didn't' do me any good

This hurricane's within me

Love is a sunrise

Where's the light to

Eclipse my grief

Grace speaks in silence

I've been quiet but only hear my own screams

I was fifteen when I had my first drink

Numb on the sofa across from a shrink

Keeping my mouth shut and grinding my teeth

I got away as far as I could

But that didn't do me any good

This hurricane's within me

I'm a force of nature

Keep your saviors

There's no prayer

See you reconcile me

Paint me a picture

Of what where I am

Finally cry myself clean

Show me a picture

Of what where I am

Forgiven and free

Oh no

Oh no

Oh no

Oh no