This is an off-the-cuff performance of a song I wrote for my sister to support her and lift her up after a suicide attempt. Depression is a suffocating blanket that is hard to remove, a blanket which slowly covers up more and more and wraps you up tighter and tighter. I know that reaching out is easier said than done, but I wish my sister had reached out to me before things got to the state that they did - and I truly hope this song serves as a reminder to anyone out there battling the demon that you are not alone. There are people in your life that love you. You are not alone.
I was not planning on performing this song this week, it was a last second decision and I didn't rehearse the song or what I would say as an introduction first. It has been a struggle this week to find a window to record, and this was no exception - Thing Two had woken up early from his nap, I handed him a bottle of milk before turning on the camera and you can hear him burbling away at times. At one point he really chimes in and I give him a smile - I was thinking about channeling all the love I was feeling for him and my sister into the song. Hope it comes through.
Love - Carl
You are not alone - Lyrics
If you're lost and you are losing track of who you are
And your ship is sailing out to stormy seas
You can drop your anchor safely in my harbor
You know you can always count on me [x2]
You are not alone [x4]
If you're lost and it is starting to grow dark
and the driving snow has wiped out the way home
Let me be your beacon I will light your way
You know you can always count on me [x2]
You are not alone [x4]
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