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In my over 20 years of songwriting, I’ve written many songs that were very personal. There have been songs written for my daughters (“Little Angel” and “Still A Child”), many love songs for my wife (“I Belong to You” and “Alive”), songs expressing my frustrations (“The Real World” and “God’s Children”), songs about lost loved ones (“A Better Place”), and songs expressing my faith (“The Light” and “The River”).
Often, a songwriter feels the need to express himself or herself as someone on the outside looking in, almost like a narrator for a story. When songs are written from that standpoint, it’s easy for the songwriter to disconnect from the subject matter and not make it personal. After all, we want to look like we’ve got it all together, right?
This song was written during a very dark period in my life. At the time, I was having doubts about my musical output and my creativity. I was also dealing with all sorts of personal issues within my family, most notably, the death of both of my Grandparents within a year and a half of each other. I felt like I didn’t fit in anywhere, and that nobody really cared.
I am glad to say now that I got past that depression that I felt and things are much better, but there was a time when I really had no idea what was wrong with me or how to fix it. I wrote these lyrics at probably the lowest point during that period. Writing these words down is what really started me moving in the right direction again. Sometimes you just have to let your feelings out.
Depression is a real thing. It is not something that you can just “get over”. It is a demon that grabs you and doesn’t let go until damage is done. It tries to drag you down to a place that you would never voluntarily go, and it can happen to ANYBODY!
That’s really what I wanted to accomplish with this song. I wanted listeners to realize that I struggle too. If you feel out of place in your life, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We all go through dark times, and in order to get past them, you have to have faith in the fact that there is someone out there who knows what you’re going through and can bring you through it. It’s on the other side of these dark times that you will find strength and comfort.
lyrics
In a matter of speaking, I find myself
at a loss for words for how I feel.
So now I'm reaching within myself
to try to distinguish what is real.
What is this place I've been drawn to?
Tell me, what am I supposed to do?
Please help me find within this world
the place where I belong.
CHORUS 1: What can I do to make things right?
Is there part of me that I need to replace?
I'm trying my best to keep you in sight,
but it takes all I have to see your face.
Your perception, when you look at me
may on the surface show something clean.
But a deception is what you see.
These things are seldom what they seem.
Why can't I show you who I am?
Why can't I let you see where I stand?
Please help me find within this world
the place where I belong.
CHORUS 2: All by myself, I won't win this fight.
It can only lead me to disgrace.
I don't want to be alone in the light.
I don't like to feel so out of place.
BRIDGE: It's all so hard
and I'm so tired
Don't know if I can break away
I can't make it on my own
Please, can you help me break these chains?
I need relief from these silent pains.
Please help me find within this world
the place where I belong.
CHORUSES
credits
from Frame of Mind,
released April 19, 2011
Words and Music by Eric Gwin.
All Sounds Vocally or Anatomically Produced.
Copyright (C) 2011 Clockwork Music BMI.
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ERIC GWIN is an A Cappella Songwriter and Multi-Vocalist. He has been writing, recording, producing,
and performing a cappella music for over 30 years.
His music is all human sounds and all original (NO COVERS!).
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