Day One: I Am Understood?

Okay - I'm going to try an experiment.  My next seven posts are going to focus on music that speaks to me, comforts me, or that I just plain love.  I think that music has a special place in our souls, so I'm going to take some time to share some of my favorites.  There are some songs that I feel like I wrote - even though I could never be this talented.  But here's one.  You can listen here.

Sometimes it's embarrassing to talk to you
To hold a conversation with the only one who sees right through

This version of myself

I try to hide behind

I'll bury my face because my disgrace will leave me terrified

And sometimes I'm so thankful for your loyalty

Your love regardless of

The mistakes I make will spoil me

My confidence is, in a sense, a gift you've given me

And I'm satisfied to realize you're all I'll ever need

[Chorus]

You looked into my life and never stopped

And you're thinking all my thoughts

Are so simple, but so beautiful

And you recite my words right back to me

Before I even speak

You let me know, I am understood

And sometimes I spend my time

Just trying to escape

I work so hard so desperately, in an attempt to create space

Cause I want distance from the utmost important thing I know

I see your love, then turn my back and beg for you to go

[Chorus]

You're the only one who understands completely

You're the only one knows me yet still loves completely

And sometimes the place I'm at is at a loss for words

If I think of something worthy I know that its already yours

And through the times I've faded and you've outlined me again

You've just patiently waited, to bring me back and then

[Chorus]

The noise has broken my defense

Let me embrace salvation

Your voice has broken my defense

Let me embrace salvation