Shame Is A River

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[Verse 1]
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Shame is a river
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When I cross its waters
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I always sink

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Hope's on the other side
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But I got guilt like bricks to my feet

[Chorus]
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I was fifteen when I had my first drink
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Numb on the sofa across from a shrink
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Keeping my mouth shut and grinding my teeth
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I got away as far as I could
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But that didn't' do me any good
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This hurricane's within me

[Verse 2]
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Love is a sunrise
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Where's the light to
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Eclipse my grief
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Grace speaks in silence
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I've been quiet but only hear my own screams

[Chorus]
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I was fifteen when I had my first drink
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Numb on the sofa across from a shrink
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Keeping my mouth shut and grinding my teeth
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I got away as far as I could
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But that didn't' do me any good
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This hurricane's within me

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I'm a force of nature
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Keep your saviors
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There's no prayer
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See you reconcile me

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Paint me a picture
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One where I have
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Finally cried myself clean

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Show me a picture
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One where I am
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Forgiven and free