Inspiration

In my entire musical career to this point, I had always co-written songs, never having the courage to write songs completely on my own. I never had the confidence in musical abilities to be able to compose, even though deep down I knew the training I had was more than adequate. As I entered the cabin in the woods for the first time, I set my things down and this song came pouring out fast. I am truly inspired by nature, and this song speaks to its influence and inspiration.

Lyrics

Searching for the explanation
Lost inside of me
A million miles of expectation
Struggle to be free

Missing for so long a voice
Without a word to say
All the time I’ve spent inside
Will open doors today

Take me over inspiration
Give me strength to let it be
Mine the well of concentration
Let my soul inspire me

To be free
To be free
To be free

The purple mountain majesty
Keeps calling out my name
It lights a spark inside of me
That never seems the same

I see it in the fields of green
The flowers in the wind
The rushing water calls to me 
To find the space within

Take me over inspiration
Give me strength to let it be
Mine the well of concentration
Let my soul inspire me

To be free
To be free
To be free

The dread is deep as I complete
Each phrase upon the screen
I’m ready to ascend the peak
But there’s no map to be seen

The truth is overwhelming
When I make it past the fear
Show me where to go I plead
So I transcend from here

Take me over inspiration
Give me strength to let it be
Mine the well of concentration
Let my soul inspire me

To be free
To be free
To be free

To be free
To be free
To be free
To be free
To be free