Music Minute: Tracy Chapman

I recently updated my Nano with music. I had forgotten about a few songs, one of them being "At This Point In My Life" by Tracy Champan.

I'm having a bit of a hard day today, and lately, I've not slept well.  I'm glad the day is just about over. Anyway, this song came on while I was driving home today and it just resounded with me. It rippled deep into my soul and back out of my being.

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Done so many things wrong I don't know if I can do right


Oh I, Oh I've


Done so many things wrong I don't know if I can do right


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At this point in my life


I've done so many things wrong I don't know if I can do right


If you put your trust in me I hope I won't let you down


If you give me a chance I'll try


You see it's been a hard road the road I'm traveling on


And if I take your hand I might lead you down the path to ruin


I've had a hard life I'm just saying it so you'll understand


That right now, right now, I'm doing the best I can


At this point in my life


At this point in my life


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Although I've mostly walked in the shadows


I'm still searching for the light


Won't you put your faith in me


We both know that's what matters


If you give me a chance I'll try


You see I've been climbing stairs but mostly stumbling down


I've been reaching high always losing ground


You see I've been reaching high but always losing ground


You see I've conquered hills but I still have mountains to climb


And right now right now I'm doing the best I can


At this point in my life


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Before we take a step


Before we walk down that path


Before I make any promises


Before you have regrets


Before we talk commitment


Let me tell you of my past


All I've seen and all I've done


The things I'd like to forget


At this point in my life


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At this point in my life


I'd like to live as if only love mattered


As if redemption was in sight


As if the search to live honestly


Is all that anyone needs


No matter if you find it


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You see when I've touched the sky


The earth's gravity has pulled me down


But now I've reconciled that in this world


Birds and angels get the wings to fly


If you can believe in this heart of mine


If you can give it a try


Then I'll reach inside and find and give you


All the sweetness that I have


At this point in my life


At this point in my life


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Hoping to get a little sleep tonight, and a brighter tomorrow.

~ Love ~