From a time before I knew how people really saw me
lyrics
The sun woke me up today, beautiful
leaf shadows tracing my wall
I greeted my new day, smiling
I love the morning in the fall
but as soon as I stepped from my front porch
kicking the leaves across the street
I could feel their stares
like the heat in my cheeks
people wondering at my uneven walk
(chorus)
If I could run, run, run
with my fists pumping hard,
let the wind catch my hair
if I could run, run, run
away from here
If I could fly, fly, fly
out of sight, out of reach
of those questioning eyes
If I could run, run, run
anywhere
do you think that I can't hear you?
you're too polite, but silent faces say it all
do you think I wouldn't trade you
for a body that's unnoticeable?
no, it's not the pain in my bones
that's hurting me the most
it's the glance from the side,
and the fear in my mind:
what if it's just getting worse?
(chorus)
I know, I should be thanking the Lord
for this sunshine on my face
but some days the sun only reminds me
too bad, you'll never join their race
oh, I just want so bad to be equal
like I know I was born to be
not a cripple, not a freak
just a girl on the street
please stop staring, and come talk to me
(chorus)
credits
from What I'm From,
released January 9, 2010
Recorded and mixed by Matt Gordon
Written and performed by Rachel Byron-Law
The Icelandic songwriter packs her stunning debut with sweeping melodies delivered via intimate, folky arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 12, 2023