Many Rivers

Charlotte Martin

I think I'll pray for a boat and a raincoat
I think I'll pray for you
The time I waste with my soul on a stretcher
And all I put you through

And there are those who are scared of the dreamers
Their lies become their truths
I try so hard to be your kind of woman
I try so hard for you

But I have not run out
Although you thought I might
And I have not run dry
And coming from eyes are many rivers

If you can't breathe with your head underwater
Why should I be with you
So I'm left here all alone with a headtrip
And way too lost for you

And I have not run out
Although you thought I might
And I have not run dry
And coming from eyes are many rivers

I must follow where the deep water goes
I must follow you where nobody knows
I must follow where the deep water goes, it goes

And I have not run out
Although you thought I might
And I have not run dry
And coming from eyes

And I have felt the pain
And I have fought the fight
And I have been let down
And I have been alright
With many rivers


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    this is one of the most beautiful and peaceful songs she has, why has no one commented on it?

    NoOne1292834on January 05, 2010   Link

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