Rett Madison - 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 tied 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

If love is a sunrise
Where's the light to eclipse my grief

If grace speaks in silence
I've been quiet, but I 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 to reconcile me

Paint me a picture
One where I have finally cried myself clean

Show me a future
One where I am forgiven and free

Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, Oh no
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, Oh no
Oh no, Oh no, Oh no, Oh no

Written by:
Rett Madison

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