Story Behind the Song
This song was borne out of an attempt to reconcile my own sadness with the hope and belief that life does not end with death. I wrote it for my brother, but have since performed it for countless friends who have lost loved ones in hopes that it brings some comfort. In the wake of the terrorist attacks, I dedicate it to the innocent people who lost their lives, their families and friends, those injured, and all of us forever damaged by this tragedy.
Lyrics
inhale, exhale, there i am
breath in the air
i'm not this shell, not these bones
i'm floating beyond
there i am
open window, there i am
wind in the trees
hear the sound like a whisper
that's my voice
there i am
there i am
there i am
sunlight and shadows, there i am
i'm darkness and light
i can't be caught, can't be held
close your eyes, there i am
slowly waking, there i am
as the dream starts to fade
i'm not quite here but i'm not quite there
you reach out for me
there i am
there i am
there i am
inhale, hold it, there i am
i'm part of you now
you're my glove, my balloon
but not for long
you exhale
then i'm gone
inhale, exhale, there i am
there i am
there i am
there i am
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