This song was written in a workshop with people in early recovery at Emerson House in Cape Cod, MA. The format of the workshop allows people to gain hands-on experience with recovery skills like letting a process unfold and slowing down. It was rerecorded by Kathy Moser and Alice Leon and additional members of the Promises Collective.
Contact Kathy Moser: 908-591-4541 or kathy@musicforrecovery.com for more information.
Lyrics
Through the Valley of LifeWritten and performed by LauraEmerson House, December 2016
As I walk through the shadow of the valley of deathI’m lonely and I’m scared to take my last breath
My mind starts racing and thoughts rush inOf misery and pain from where I’ve been
I know what I want and I know what I needBut the pains too deep, I do nothing but bleed
I want to follow my heart but its so brokenTrying to speak my mind but its so outspoken
I need to keep my mind focused and stay doing goodBut take with me the message and remember where I stood
Getting high almost killed me but I’m pulling out the knifeAnd now I’m walking with the scars through the valley of life