Haunting African Rhythms and Vocal Harmony
Written by Ysaye M Barnwell/Yasmeen 1991
Bass: Ron Suffredini
Percussion: Darren Ross
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I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
you used to rock me in the cradle of your arms
you said you'd hold me 'til the pains of life were gone
you said you'd comfort me in times like these
and now I need you and you are gone
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
Since you've gone and left me
theres been so little beauty
but I know I saw it clearly through your eyes
Now the world outside is such a cold and bitter place
here inside I have few things that will console
and when I try to hear your voice above the storms of life
then I remember that I was told
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
think on the things that made feel so wonderful when I was young
think on the things that made me laugh, made me dance, made me sing
think on the things that made me grow into a being full of pride
think on these things for they are true
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
I thought that you were gone, but now I know you're with me
you are the voice that whispers all I need to hear
I know a please. a thank-you and a smile will take me far
I know that I am you and you are me and we are one
I know that who I am is numbered in each grain of sand
I know that I've been blessed again and over again and again and again
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
you used to rock me in the cradle of your arms
you said you'd hold me 'til the pains of life were gone
you said you'd comfort me in times like these
and now I need you and you are gone
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me, to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
you used to rock me in the cradle of your arms
you said you'd hold me 'til the pains of life were gone
you said you'd comfort me in times like these
and now I need you and you are gone
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes
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