The letter I wrote to my then 19-year-old self as I embarked on a new life moving to Hollywood. These are the words I wish I had heard on that bus ride out of town. You can be anything that you want so don't be afraid.
lyrics
Will you figure it out
On the road here and now
What are you hoping to see?
Just what it takes to be free.
As you move on down…
Go on and leave it behind
A newer truth you will find
No, it won’t be the same
Tell me what’s in a name
As you hurry on down this long highway.
So who are you?
(CHORUS)
No more masquerade
It’s time for your escape
Delaney James.
You will finally be heard
Never saying a word
With the moon at your side
As you hurry on down this dark highway.
Now who are you?
(CHORUS)
No more masquerade
It’s time for your escape
Delaney James.
You’ve got nothing left to lose
But you have everything to prove
Delaney James.
(Bridge)
You can be anything that you want
You may stumble but you’ll never fall
So don’t be afraid.
(CHORUS)
No more masquerade
It’s time for your escape
Delaney James.
You’ve got nothing left to lose
But you have everything to prove
Delaney James.
credits
from Bloom,
released October 13, 2017
Produced by Gail George and David Houston at Moon Recording Studios in Sacramento, California.
Gail George: arranged, all vocals, keys and synth programming.
David Houston: engineered, guitars, bass, keys, add'l synth programming.
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